California Paid Family Leave for Caregivers
In California, there are laws that support workers when they need to care for a seriously ill family member. It is important to learn about wage replacement programs and job protection laws.
If you are paying into California State Disability Insurance (CA SDI), you may be eligible to receive payments from the Employment Development Department (EDD) while on Paid Family Leave (PFL). PFL is a wage replacement program only.
The California Family Rights Act is a job protection law that protects workers when they need to take leave and have the right to return to work after their leave.
The resources below will help you understand the eligibility requirements, benefits, and how wage replacement and job protection work together.
If a worker is eligible and meets the requirements, they could take Paid Family Leave and have the right to return to work after their leave.
This short video will focus on California Paid Family Leave for Caregivers.This video will help you understand the requirements of Paid Family Leave (PFL) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and how they work together.
Cancer/Caregiving + My Job
A two-page PDF, that breaks down Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Job Protection Laws, and how they work together for eligible workers. Page 1 focuses on Cancer + My Job, which covers paid leave, job protection, and accommodations for workers who have cancer. Page 2 focuses on Caregiving + My job, which covers paid leave and job protection for caregivers taking care of a family member with cancer.
If you work in San Francisco, click here for the same resource, but with information on the San Francisco Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance.
Credit: Legal Aid at Work
Disability/Caregiving + My Job
A two-page PDF, that breaks down Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Job Protection Laws, and how they work together for eligible workers. Page 1 focuses on Disability + My Job, which covers paid leave, job protection, and accommodations for workers who are unable to do their regular work due to a disability. Page 2 focuses on Caregiving + My job, which covers paid leave and job protection for caregivers taking care of a family member with a disability.
If you work in San Francisco, click here for the same resource, but with information on the San Francisco Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance.
Credit: Legal Aid at Work
Paid Family Leave for Caregivers
Paid Family Leave for Caregivers overview from the Employment Development Department (EDD). You can see eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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