California

California Family Rights Act (CFRA) + Paid Family Leave (PFL)

California offers both job protection through CFRA and wage replacement through PFL. PFL provides up to 8 weeks of partial pay for bonding or caregiving.

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Benefit Details

Weeks of Leave

$1620

Max Weekly Benefit

60-70% of wages

Wage Replacement

Eligibility Requirements

Employer Size

Employers with 5+ employees are covered.

Hours Worked

Must have worked at least 1250 hours.

Tenure / Qualifying Period

12 months

Covered Reasons for Leave

Bonding with new child
Caring for seriously ill family member
Military exigency

Forms & Documents

Official FormsDownload state-specific certification forms Employee GuideView official employee rights handbook

How It's Funded

Employee payroll deductions (SDI)

Program Details

Program Effective Date: 2004 (PFL), 2021 (expanded CFRA)
Official Source: State Website

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