Labor/Employment
Dec. 1, 2012
ERISA not likely to preempt state pregnancy leave law
California demonstrated leadership in passing SB 299 to close a gap in health care coverage impacting women workers when they were most vulnerable - while on brief pregnancy leaves.
Michelle L. Roberts
Partner, Kantor & Kantor, LLP
Labor & Employment
1050 Marina Village Pkwy, Ste 105
Alameda , CA 94501
Email: mroberts@kantorlaw.net
UC Berkeley Boalt Hall
Kantor & Kantor is a California-based law firm that represents insureds in ERISA-governed disability, life, health, and pension claims.
With millions without medical coverage in the U.S., California demonstrated leadership in passing Senate Bill 299 to close a gap in health care coverage impacting women workers when they were most vulnerable - while on brief pregnancy leaves. The bill requires most California employers to continue health care coverage for workers on pregnancy disability leave. Because SB 299 affords workers' benefits that the federal Family and Medical Leave Act intended to preserve, SB 299 is not...
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