Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Pregnancy Leave
My wife is employeed by a large bank in Califonia. She has requested to take 4 months of pregancy leave after the birth of her baby. The company informed her she is only entitled to 3 months of job protected leave, and anything after is not job protected. Does CFRA allow for four months? Does the six weeks of state disability count against the time CFRA allows? What is the maximum time she can take job protected leave?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Pregnancy Leave
She is entitled to up to four months pregnancy disability leave - this usually runs concurrent with her state disablity pay; and up to 12 weeks unpaid 'baby bonding' leave, provided she qualifies.
Re: Pregnancy Leave
she should be able to take the 12 weeks pregnancy leave, plus any disability leave ordered by doctors per CFRA. Contact me if she wishes to discuss having counsel represent her in persuading them to provide the leave and not retaliate.
Re: Pregnancy Leave
The CFRA specifically allows for 12 weeks off to bond with the baby. The 4 months you may be thinking of refers to the time a woman may take off for a pregnancy related disability. This disability should not count against CFRA leave.
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