The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. This includes caring for a newborn, a newly adopted child, or a seriously ill family member. Employees can take up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period. CFRA applies to employers with 5 or more employees and covers all public agencies and private employers. To qualify, employees must have worked for the employer for at least 12 months and have completed at least 1,250 hours of work in the past year.