File for Paid Family Leave

Employment Development Department

Last updated 11/22/2024

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Description

California State provides Paid Family Leave (PFL) wage replacement benefits to eligible workers who need time off work. You may be eligible for PFL if you are unable to work due to pregnancy or childbirth.

Phone: 877-238-4373

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I covered by PFL if I am self-employed?
Yes, but only if you participate in the Disability Insurance Elective Coverage Program.
Where can I find more FAQs regarding PFL?
Visit the Full FAQ
Who is covered by PFL?
Workers covered by State Disability Insurance (SDI) and have earnings from which SDI deductions were withheld during the base period are also covered by PFL. If a Voluntary Plan insurer provides a company's disability insurance coverage in lieu of SDI, then it must also provide PFL coverage.
Who is eligible for PFL?
Workers may be eligible for PFL if they suffer a wage loss when they take time off of work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child as long as they meet the basic eligibility requirements.

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