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California Employment Law Glossary

Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
Workplace Discrimination

 

Definition


 

California's Pregnancy Disability Leave law provides up to four months of job-protected leave for employees disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. PDL applies to employers with five or more employees and runs concurrently with federal FMLA but separately from California's CFRA baby bonding leave - meaning qualifying employees may be entitled to significantly more total protected leave than they realize.


Frequently Asked Questions

PDL provides up to four months of job-protected leave, beginning whenever you become medically disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition, as certified by your healthcare provider.

Yes. PDL and CFRA baby bonding leave are separate entitlements that can be taken back-to-back, potentially giving you significantly more total protected leave than either program alone.

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