New Parents In California May Each Get An Extra Two Weeks Of Paid Leave
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed giving new parents an extra two weeks of Paid Family Leave starting July 1, 2020. This would allow each parent up to eight weeks of paid leave, giving families more time to care for newborns or adopted children without new taxes or budget changes.Key Facts
- Currently, California offers 6 weeks of Paid Family Leave at 60-70% of income for new parents or caregivers.
- New mothers can get an additional 6-8 weeks of paid Disability Leave after childbirth.
- The proposal would increase Paid Family Leave for each parent to 8 weeks starting July 1, 2020.
- If both parents use the full leave, families could have up to 4 months of combined paid time off after the mother’s disability leave ends.
- The extra two weeks will be funded by lowering the minimum reserve in the Disability Insurance Fund from 17% to 15%.
- This funding method will not require new taxes or affect the overall state budget.
- Governor Newsom wants to eventually extend paid leave to cover six months of care for newborns or adopted children.
- A Task Force will study options and report recommendations by November to help reach that goal.
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