The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for specific family and medical reasons. This includes caring for a newborn, a newly adopted child, or a seriously ill family member. The CFRA applies to employers with 5 or more employees, ensuring job protection during the leave. Under the CFRA, employees must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months and completed at least 1,250 hours of work in the past year. The law aims to promote work-life balance and support families in times of need.