State GovernmentJob-Protected Family Leave Bill Blocked In AssemblyJune 22, 2016 | Ben AdlerA push in the California Legislature to expand job-protected maternity and paternity leave has stalled in an Assembly committee after three Democrats withheld their votes.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Higher Paid Family Leave LawApril 11, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia workers will receive more money from the state when they take time off to care for relatives, children or themselves under a new law. Gov. Jerry Brown signed a measure Monday that will increase the paid family leave rates.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Paid Family Leave Program Expansion Starts July 1June 27, 2014 | Max PringleA law that extends California’s paid family leave benefit to people caring for grandchildren, grandparents, siblings and in-laws will go into effect July 1. The original law took effect on the same day 10 years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.