FAQs

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?

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?

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