The following is for informational
purposes only. Do not rely on this information without
consulting the Employment
Development Department (EDD), which administers
California’s paid family leave program.
Immigrant workers who participate in
the State Disability Insurance Program may be eligible
to receive up to six weeks of partial pay a year while
taking time from work to bond with a new baby, adopted
or foster child or to care for a seriously ill parent,
child or domestic partner.
1. I am not a US citizen. Can I still apply for paid
family leave?
You are eligible to take paid family leave if you
pay into the State Disability Insurance (SDI)
program. You do not have to be a US Citizen.
2. I don’t speak English. How do I find
out about Paid Family Leave?
The Employment Development Department (EDD) will make
every effort to communicate with you in your own language.
Brochures are available in Spanish and on line in
Chinese, Cambodian, Korean, Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese.
3. My Employer says he can’t hold my
job for me if I take paid family leave. What can I
do?
There are several laws that protect workers from discrimination
in retaliation for exercising their rights. Consult
with an attorney or legal advocate to learn more about
the laws and your rights. You may also contact one
of the following organizations:
Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center: 1-800-880-8047
Equal Rights Advocates: 1-800-839-4372
Asian Law Caucus: 1-415-896-1701
If you have questions about paid family leave and
speak Spanish, you may also contact:
Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center: 1-800-880-8047
Equal Rights Advocates: 1-800-839-4372
If you have questions about paid family leave and
speak Chinese or Vietnamese, you may also contact:
Asian Law Caucus: 415-896-1701
Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center: 415-593-0066
(Chinese only)