Qcera | LeaveSource Announcing Ask Que™ AI Leave Planner to Guide Employees Through FMLA, State Leave and Employer Leave Planning and Requests

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its launch, Ask Que™ AI Leave Planner has seen robust adoption signaling that employees are actively seeking a convenient, self-guided path to understanding their leave options. There have been nearly 3650 employee conversations representing an increase of 53% over the past month. 

Ask Que™ AI Leave Planner lets employees have a personalized conversation to receive guidance on FMLA, PWFA, state paid leave, and employer leave policy options. At the same time, HR teams remain in the loop on all leave-related decisions.

From Full Leave Conversations to Leave Submissions

Ask Que™ guides employees through their leave eligibility questions using natural language. Employees can write free-form queries, and Ask Que™ engages them to build a preliminary leave plan tailored to their situation. Once the employee submits that plan, it flows directly into LeaveSource for HR review.

Leave of Absence Management in the Age of AI

Qcera has been at the forefront of leave of absence management technology solutions and services. Founder and CEO Margaret Kahng has pioneered leave technologies enabling automation, compliance, and transparency.

"Ask Que™ closes the leave planning to leave submission gap that employees and employers struggle with every day.AI-assisted leave planning will significantly enhance the employee leave experience while keeping HR fully in the loop.  Qcera will continue to pull the future forward with AI responsibly and ethically. – Margaret Kahng, CEO, Qcera

Built for Safety and Compliance

Qcera recognizes that introducing AI into a compliance-sensitive environment requires rigorous safeguards. Ask Que™ AI Leave Planner operates under the company's Core Responsible AI Use Principles and Practices, and every AI-generated leave plan is subject to human review before any action is taken. Read Qcera's full AI policy.

What's Next for Qcera

The AI Leave Planner is the latest in a series of Ask Que™ capabilities planned for the LeaveSource platform. Qcera is actively developing additional AI features driven by client feedback and a commitment to responsible AI development.  According to 2026 research from HR.com, the proportion of organizations planning to use AI for compliance nearly doubled over two years, from 22% in 2024 to 42% today.

About Qcera | LeaveSource

Qcera is the company behind LeaveSource, the premier leave and accommodations software platform trusted by enterprise HR teams across the United States. Qcera serves over 350 clients across all industries, including healthcare systems, educational institutions, public utilities, transportation companies, financial services, and municipal governments.

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