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Paid Family Leave

I would like to advocate for stronger leave laws in California. How do I find out who my state legislators are?

How do I advocate for a policy?

How do I join the paid leave advocate team with the California Work & Family Coalition?

What is the difference between Paid Family Leave and Paid Sick & Safe Days?

What is considered a serious health condition under Paid Family Leave, California Family Rights Act, or the Family Medical Leave Act?

I work in San Francisco, how do I apply for the SF Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (supplemental compensation)?

I’ve been calling the Employment Development Department (EDD) for days with questions about my application, and I can’t get through. What should I do?

I am a public employee, do I qualify to take Paid Family Leave (PFL)?

What is the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance and how do I know if I qualify?

Can I apply for Paid Family Leave (PFL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI) if I am not currently employed?

How much time do I have to use Paid Family Leave (PFL) to bond with my new child?

Which family members are covered under Paid Family Leave (PFL)?

Is there still a seven-day waiting period for Paid Family Leave?

Can I use Paid Family Leave (PFL) to care for a seriously ill family member outside of California?

Can I use Paid Family Leave (PFL) on an hourly basis?

Can multiple workers use Paid Family Leave (PFL) to care for the same seriously ill family member?

Job Protection

What do I do if my employer threatens or retaliates against me for taking leave?

Is my job protected while I’m taking Paid Family Leave or State Disability Insurance?

Pregnancy Leave

What is the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance and how do I know if I qualify?

Can my partner and I both use Paid Family Leave (PFL) to bond with our new child?

I am on leave recovering from childbirth and receiving State Disability Insurance payments. Can I also receive Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits?

Disability Insurance

Can I receive State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Paid Family Leave (PFL) while I’m receiving Unemployment Insurance (UI)?

Who do I contact about my Paid Family Leave (PFL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI) application?

What if I need to take time off for my own serious health condition?

Does an employee have to work a minimum number of hours or days before becoming eligible for Paid Family Leave (PFL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits?

I am on leave recovering from childbirth and receiving State Disability Insurance payments. Can I also receive Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits?

How are my Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits calculated?

Will I need a doctor’s note to qualify for Paid Family Leave (PFL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI)?

Is my job protected while I’m taking Paid Family Leave or State Disability Insurance?

Can my employer require me to use vacation or sick leave before getting Paid Family Leave (PFL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits?

Independent Contractor

I’m an independent contractor, can I still qualify for Paid Family Leave (PFL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI)?

Immigrant

I am not a U.S. citizen. Can I still apply for Paid Family Leave (PFL or State Disability Insurance (SDI)?

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California Residents

California residents can apply for paid leave benefits through the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California.

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Residents of other states

Residents of other states have to see if there are any paid leave programs offered in your state. If there are not any, you can see if there is an organization in your state that is working on passing paid leave policies, and you can get involved in that work to make paid leave a reality in your state.

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