Legal Question in Medical Leave in California

Maternity Leave, CA

Hi there: I began working for my company in July, 2007 and there are about 35 employees. My baby is due in May, 2008. Am I entitled to both 6 weeks of State disability (SDI) and then another 6 weeks throught the Paid Family Leave program? Is my job protected? Did I have to be here 12 months to be eligible? There is just so much information out there and I'm having a hard time sorting through all of it.

Thank you,

Jenny


Asked on 3/07/08, 2:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Maternity Leave, CA

You have to qualify for unpaid 12 week FMLA leave by working full time for a year at an employer with 50 people, before starting leave. For unpaid FEHA Pregnancy 4 month leave there only needs to be 5 employees.

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Answered on 3/07/08, 2:58 pm
Lisa Howard Law Offices of Lisa M. Howard

Re: Maternity Leave, CA

Here is where your answer lies:

http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/orim/fmla/DGSFMLAPolicyProcedures.pdf

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

AND

CALIFORNIA FAMILY RIGHTS ACT

FMLA/CFRA

POLICY AND PROCEDURES

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Answered on 3/11/08, 11:20 am


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