California Family Leave Resources

California Family Laws Poster

California Family Laws Poster PDF

This poster provides a summary of five key family laws in California. To receive free copies of the poster by mail, contact us at info@working-families.org or call (510) 643-7088.


California Family Laws Fact Sheets

The following fact sheets provide information on CA state laws designed to help Californians balance work and family.

California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
English PDF Spanish PDF Chinese PDF

Pregnancy Disability Leave
English PDF Spanish PDF Chinese PDF

Sick Leave Use for Family Care
English PDF Spanish PDF Chinese PDF

Time Off for School Activities
English PDF Spanish PDF Chinese PDF

Overtime Pay/Alternative Work Schedules
English PDF Spanish PDF Chinese PDF

Paid Family Leave
English PDF

To receive a free copy of the fact sheets by mail, contact us at info@working-families.org or call (510) 643-7088.


California Paid Family Leave Resources

Putting Families First: How California won the Fight for Paid Family Leave PDF
This report highlights how California won paid family leave through the unwavering support of labor, advocacy and community groups. It details the lessons learned in pushing for, and wining, new legislation for working families.

Making the Case for Paid Family Leave: How California's Landmark Law was Framed in the News PDF
Read how California and national news coverage was framed by opponents and proponents of paid family leave. To order a copy, please contact the Berkeley Media Studies Group at BMSG@BMSG.org or call (510) 204-9700.

Cost & Benefits of Paid Family Leave in California PDF
This report by researchers from UC Berkeley and the University of Chicago highlights a detailed cost & benefit analysis of introducing paid family leave in California.

Paid Family Leave in California – Research Brief PDF
A new state-wide study by the California Family Leave Research Project that looks at public attitude and knowledge of the law as well as possible utilization rates.

California’s new Paid Family Leave Law PDF
(A guide for public employees)
Information on paid leave for workers not participating in the SDI program. Originally published in the California Public Employee Relations Journal (August 2003).

Paid Family Leave Brochures:
English PDF
Spanish PDF
Chinese PDF
Other Languages

For more information visit www.paidfamilyleave.org.

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