PHRca Leaves of Absence and Benefits 2

Question 1

Under CFRA (as amended by SB 1383), within what timeframe must an employee use baby bonding leave after a child's birth, adoption, or foster placement?

Accepted Answer

Within 12 months of the qualifying event

Answer

CFRA allows up to 12 weeks of baby bonding leave to be taken anytime within 12 months of the child's birth, adoption, or foster care placement.

Question 2

As of January 1, 2018, what is the SDI waiting period before benefits begin for a new disability claim in California?

Accepted Answer

No waiting period — benefits begin on the first day of disability

Answer

California eliminated the 7-day SDI waiting period effective January 1, 2018, so SDI benefits now begin on the first compensable day of disability.

Question 3

What is the maximum duration of Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) in California?

Accepted Answer

4 months (approximately 17⅓ weeks)

Answer

PDL entitles eligible employees to up to 4 months (17⅓ weeks) of leave for disability related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.

Question 4

Since January 1, 2021, CFRA applies to employers with how many employees?

Accepted Answer

5 or more employees

Answer

SB 1383 expanded CFRA to cover employers with 5 or more employees, a dramatic reduction from the prior 50-employee threshold that matched federal FMLA.

Question 5

Under California's PFL program, what wage replacement rate applies to lower-wage workers (those earning less than one-third of the statewide average weekly wage)?

Accepted Answer

Up to 90% of wages

Answer

California PFL uses a tiered wage replacement formula — up to 90% for lower-wage workers, and 60–70% for higher earners, as established by SB 951.

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PHRca Leaves of Absence and Benefits 2