Paid Family Leave

California's teachers and school employees receive zero paid pregnancy or maternity leave. The current system essentially penalizes them for having children.

California leads the country with its comprehensive paid family leave laws, but parents with children born prematurely need more support.

Supporters say a series of bills before the Legislature would improve work-life balance by expanding sick days and family leave. But opponents say the proposals would hurt struggling small businesses.

For women with spouses who have serious medical issues, access to paid family leave reduces the likelihood that they leave work, according to a new study.

The bill increases leave payments to 90% of paychecks for lower-income workers in 2025, so more of them can afford time off for maternity leave or to care for ill family members.

Surrounded by members of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Tuesday a package of bills he said would advance California’s “commitment to pay equity and supporting women.” Among them: a bill requiring employers with at least 15 workers to include salary ranges in job postings and another prohibiting businesses from […]

If new parents want to take bonding leave, or adult children want to apply for Paid Family Leave to care for an ill parent, they need to be able to afford a 40% pay cut. Senate Bill 951 would provide enough income for workers who contribute to the fund with each paycheck to access the benefit.

Low-wage earners who most need paid family leave can't afford to take time off. A new bill seeks to raise their replacement pay.

As the first woman to serve as the mayor of Eastvale, and a new mom, I know firsthand how much we need a national family leave policy.

Good morning, California. It’s Monday, July 12. Pivotal deadlines This week is going to be a big one for California. Today, a judge is expected to issue a decision in the lawsuit Gov. Gavin Newsom brought against his own elections chief to be listed as a Democrat on the ballot for the Sept. 14 recall […]