Family Leave in San Francisco
Learn about family leave requirements, employee rights, and employer obligations in San Francisco, California.
State: California
Local Requirements
- *CA Paid Family Leave provides up to 8 weeks at 60-70% pay
- *CFRA provides job protection for 12 weeks
- *Applies to employers with 5+ employees (CFRA)
- *Broader family definition than FMLA
Key Differences from Federal/State Law
- !CA has more expansive family leave than federal
- !Lower employer threshold (5 vs 50 employees)
- !Includes grandparents, siblings, domestic partners
- !Paid component through state insurance
Employer Obligations
- →Provide CFRA leave to eligible employees
- →Maintain health benefits
- →Restore to same or comparable position
- →Not retaliate for leave use
Employee Rights
- ✓Up to 8 weeks paid family leave (CA PFL)
- ✓Up to 12 weeks job-protected leave (CFRA)
- ✓Broad definition of family members
- ✓Intermittent leave available
Resources
CA Family Rights Act
State family leave law
CA Paid Family Leave
State insurance program
Note: Always verify current requirements with official sources. Laws may change.
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