Under California law, all employers are required to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides allowances for employees to take unpaid leave for specific reasons. Employees who are protected under this act have the right to reinstatement if they meet the specific requirements. In California, employees can take up to 12 weeks of leave in a period of 1 year for serious health conditions or for bonding with a new child. As long as the employee meets the eligibility requirements, this leave can be renewed once every 12 month. Workers who need military caregiver leave can take up to 26 weeks within a period of 1 year. For this purpose, additional leave is generally not permitted.