What medical and family leave am I entitled to in California?

California employees may be entitled to protected leave under multiple laws:

California Family Rights Act (CFRA): Employers with 5+ employees must provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for the birth or adoption of a child, to care for a seriously ill family member (spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, or domestic partner), or for your own serious health condition.

Federal FMLA: Similar to CFRA but applies to employers with 50+ employees within 75 miles. CFRA and FMLA run concurrently in most cases.

Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL): Up to 4 months of leave for employees disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions — in addition to CFRA leave.

California Paid Family Leave (PFL): Provides up to 8 weeks of partial wage replacement (through EDD, not your employer) when you need time off to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child.

Your employer cannot fire or retaliate against you for taking protected leave. If you’ve been denied leave or punished for requesting it, contact Arnold Law Firm.