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Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) in California: Know Your Rights at Work
Pregnancy should be a joyful time—not one filled with worry about job security. Fortunately, California offers strong protections for employees through the Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law. If you’re pregnant or recovering from childbirth knowing your rights under PDL can help you protect both your well-being and your career.
Job-Protected Leave Under the California Family Rights Act
In California, employees are provided significant protections when they need to take leave for family and medical reasons under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). If you are an employee who requires leave to care for a family member or address your own serious health condition, it’s crucial to understand your rights regarding job protection during this time.
FMLA Leave: Birth of an Employee’s Child or Adoption of a Child
An employee is able to take a FMLA leave of absence because of the birth of their child or the adoption of a child.
FMLA Leave: How Much FMLA Leave is an Employee Entitled To?
How Long is a FMLA Leave?
The FMLA provides a right to a leave of absence for a maximum of 12 weeks in a 12-month period (“leave year”).
FMLA Leave: What Is An Employee’s Own Serious Health Condition?
An employee is able to take a FMLA leave of absence because of their own serious health condition.
FMLA: Notice to Employer
An employee who wants to take a FMLA leave must notify their employer of their need for a leave and the reason that they qualify for a leave.
Pregnancy Leave – How Much Leave May a Pregnant Employee Be Entitled To?
Four Months of Leave Pursuant to the California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (“PDLL”)
The PDLL requires employers to allow employees up to four months of leave for a disability due to an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
Pregnancy Disability Leave Law: What to Know
The California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (“PDLL”) is a component of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) and requires employers to provide employees up to four months of leave for an employee’s disability due to her pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition and/or a reasonable accommodation for the employee during her pregnancy.