🔴paid paternity leave in CALIFORNIA // pat leave vlog day 6

A primer on FMLA and PFL for those who want to take PATERNITY LEAVE in the Golden State of CALIFORNIA.
During these 2 weeks of paternity leave, I want to try to daily vlog to share how I'll be spending my paternity leave. Will you come along? We'll see how it goes.
PRO TIP I forgot to mention: Take at least 1 PTO day or work 1 day during the pay period so you stay on payroll (and thus keep your medical benefits). Otherwise, you will have to be put on leave (i.e. no benefits).
Cliffnotes:
1. PFL is a state benefit - CALIFORNIA ONLY (well, other states may offer it, but I can only speak for California).
2. FMLA offers JOB PROTECTION, PFL offers MONEY
3. To participate in FMLA, you need to have been at your employer for at least 1 year (exact amount in link below).
4. You can participate in PFL whenever, as long as you have been paying into CA's EDD fund (see link below).
5. To enjoy in state-funded payments (~66% of your salary) and have a job when you get back, wait a year
6. You need to use both benefits before your child turns 1
7. You can split the time into weeks (use judgment with your employer)
8. Links
PFL (State): www.edd.ca.gov...
FMLA (Federal): www.dol.gov/wh...
I butchered it when I was talking. For the record:
FMLA - Family Medical Leave Act
PFL - paid family leave (not PATERNAL family leave)
FML = EFF MY LIFE (as in, too many things to keep track of)
#FMLA #PFL #paternityleavebenefits
Disclaimer: This video is not in affiliation with any company or entity, just a result of my own research and understanding. I will not take any responsibility for any decisions made based on the contents of this video. WITH THAT SAID...
- I am actively taking paternity leave right now based on FMLA and PFL
- I submitted a claim a week ago (still pending payment)