In October 2007, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed the three bills that would have increased protections for California workers struggling to balance work and family responsibilities.

“We are deeply disappointed that the Governor has vetoed these family caregiving bills, which could have made a difference in the lives of thousands of families. Workers should not have to choose between caring for a sick loved one and keeping their job,” said Netsy Firestein, Executive Director of the Labor Project for Working Families, a leader in the statewide Work & Family Coalition which advocated for the bills.

Carina Barlow, who was not allowed to take time off work to care for her brother after his heart attack, said “How sad that the governor refuses to see how important it is to all Californians to be able to care for our loved ones when they need us.” 

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• Bond with a newborn baby, adopted or foster child
  (both parents)


• Care for a seriously ill parent, child, spouse or registered domestic partner