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CFRA Baby Bonding Leave
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Definition


 

California's CFRA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected baby bonding leave to be taken within the first year following the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child. This right applies to all eligible parents regardless of gender and is separate from Pregnancy Disability Leave. Employers with five or more employees are covered, making California's baby bonding protections among the most expansive in the country.


Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if both parents work for a covered employer and are otherwise eligible, they can generally take baby bonding leave concurrently or at separate times within the first year.

A birthing parent may be entitled to Pregnancy Disability Leave for their recovery period plus up to 12 additional weeks of CFRA baby bonding leave, potentially totaling several months of protected time off.

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