Ca Version Of Fmla

[Attakullakulla]

Shirley:

What is difference between CMLA and PFL?  Can they run concurrently?  When does the 12-weeks begin, pre-delivery or post-delivery?  Ex: If a Doctor prescribes "bed rest" at month 5 of pregnancy, does this fall under some other legislation or does the 12-weeks begin at that point?  What happens if the 12-weeks expire and doctor does not release to go back to work?

As always we appreciate your knowledge...your a trusted advisor.

[Wade]

http://workfamilyca.org/campaigns/pregnancy_leave.html

There is a pregnancy leave video on this site which helps explain the different types of leave.

FMLA is an unpaid leave provided by the federal government which holds your job for 12 weeks while you are off. You are not paid wages nor any amount on FMLA leave.

FMLA leave can run concurrent with other leave.http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/index.htm

You may be eligible for DI(Disability Insurance Payments)http://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/Disability_Insurance.htm

Are you out of work due to a non-industrial injury, illness, or pregnancy related condition? Disability Insurance(DI) provides partial wage replacement to eligible workers who are unable to work because of a disability.

Disability is defined as any mental or physical illness or injury which prevents you from performing your regular or customary work according to California Unemployment Insurance Code, Section 2626.

The Disability Insurance Branch of the California Employment Development Department(EDD) administers three disability insurance plans: •State Plan. The majority of employees in California are covered by this plan, and most of the information provided on the Disability Insurance portion of this site pertains to the State Plan. •Voluntary Plan. This is a private plan that employers and employee groups may apply to EDD for approval of a Voluntary Plan if the majority of employees and the employer agree to do so. If covered by a Voluntary Plan, the provisions of this site may not apply to you. Obtain information about your coverage and file a voluntary plan claim through your employer. •Elective Coverage. Employers and self–employed persons, including general partners, individuals in family employment not subject to the California Unemployment Insurance Code may elect coverage. For additional information on Elective Coverage or to apply for Elective Coverage, contact the Elective Coverage Unit at 916-654-6288.http://www.edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de8714cf.pdf

PFL leave is taken concurrently with FMLA and With CFRA act.(California Family Rights Act)

It is an insurance plan through the state of California that pays up to 6 weeks.

You can get PFL benefits after your pregnancy disability leave. Even if you received State Disability Insurance(SDI) payments during your pregnancy disability leave, you can subsequently take PFL to bond with your new child. The 7-day waiting period required for SDI when taking pregnancy disability leave counts towards the 7-day waiting period for PFL

PFL is a component of the State Disability Insurance

(SDI) program and workers covered by SDI are also

covered for this benefi t. Similarly, workers who are

covered by a Voluntary Plan for SDI are required to be

covered for PFL through their Voluntary Plan.

The maximum claim benefit is six times the weekly

benefit amount. No more than six weeks of PFL benefits

may be paid within any 12-month period.

PFL provides you income replacement while on leave - it does not guarantee job protection during your leave. However, you may be eligible for job-protected leave through the federal Family Medical Leave Act(FMLA), the California Family Rights Act(CFRA) or the California Pregnancy Disability Leave(PDL) law. If you are a union member, you may have the right to job-protected leave through a collective bargaining agreement