Get The Bump digital magazine >

tools: My Baby Calendar | Baby Namer | Gender Chart | How Big is Baby?

community

all boards


birth clubs


nest boards


my blog

my photos

my boards


200+ Easy Weeknight Meals!

Green living: Eco-friendly tips & tricks!

< Previous topic | Next topic >

All Boards > June 2013 Moms

Sort:
12-23-2012 at 5:36 PM
Roxie5739
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-11-2011
3,088 Posts
23,494 Points
Roxie5739 is not online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 4:30 AMSilver

Maternity leave in CA... advice??

Anyone in CA worked out the maternity leave for CFRA or FMLA? I am a smart cookie but struggling with it and not sure if it is 12 weeks or 16 and when that starts. If I went off work 2 weeks prior to delivering assuming no complications or health issues what would I get and when would it start? TIA!
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl)1 failed the thaw - transferred 1, ended as c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012 ~ IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal!!!!!!

CafeMom Tickers
“Promise me you will always remember: You are stronger than you seem, braver than you feel, and smarter than you think,” — Christopher Robin to Pooh.  
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-23-2012 at 5:39 PM
pinktrojan...
Not Ranked
Joined on 04-18-2007
Los Angeles, California
2,767 Posts
16,530 Points
pinktrojanbride120107 is not online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 6:34 PMSilver

I'm a FTM and overwhelmed also, but this is what I understand from my HR office -

 

CFRA is good for up to 12 weeks. I can take up to 4 weeks off before birth (as reccomended by doctor), and have 6 weeks after vaginal birth or 8 weeks after c-section.

FMLA can kick in after that. It's another 12 weeks that can be taken any time up to baby's 1st birthday. 
Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
BFP#1 - 11/13/11, Natural MC - 12/24/11 at 12 weeks
BFP#2 - 10/2/12, Please be our rainbow.
BabyFruit Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-23-2012 at 5:44 PM
Roxie5739
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-11-2011
3,088 Posts
23,494 Points
Roxie5739 is not online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 4:30 AMSilver
pinktrojanbride120107:

I'm a FTM and overwhelmed also, but this is what I understand from my HR office -

CFRA is good for up to 12 weeks. I can take up to 4 weeks off before birth (as reccomended by doctor), and have 6 weeks after vaginal birth or 8 weeks after c-section.

FMLA can kick in after that. It's another 12 weeks that can be taken any time up to baby's 1st birthday. 

Thanks! So then from the delivery date it "could" be 18 weeks after? Sounds a lot but if it is right I will take it!
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl)1 failed the thaw - transferred 1, ended as c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012 ~ IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal!!!!!!

CafeMom Tickers
“Promise me you will always remember: You are stronger than you seem, braver than you feel, and smarter than you think,” — Christopher Robin to Pooh.  
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-23-2012 at 6:53 PM
Ilovebeing...
Not Ranked
Joined on 08-06-2012
1,596 Posts
33,858 Points
Ilovebeingamom is online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 6:59 PMBronze
I don't remember 100 sure but I know I had 2 weeks before I delivered on disability. 6 week post partum for vaginal or 8 weeks for csection. Then paid family leave is either 6 or 12 weeks... I forget. My DH got 6 weeks off too for paid family leave. Of course this is only a percentage of your usual income, but it's nice. I don't get any of that stuff this time around... I'm self employed.
*~m/c on 6/5/09 @ 7w2d~* *~m/c on 8/20/12 @ 6w5d~* Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Lilypie Pregnancy tickers  
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-23-2012 at 6:59 PM
QueSyrah
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-27-2012
3,544 Posts
70,771 Points
QueSyrah is not online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 1:20 PMSilver

http://www.paidfamilyleave.org/faqs/#1

 The best way to answer your question is to refer to your employee handbook or speak to HR directly.

FMLA is just job protection for 12 weeks. 

In CA you get 6 weeks for a vaginal delivery and 8 weeks for cesarean and it is paid at a portion of your salary (I didn't collect this so I don't know the %). You can download the paperwork online for your dr. to fill out. This is pretty routine for them, though some offices do charge a fee (mine charges $30 per form). This is paid through short term disability and has nothing to do with paid family leave or FMLA.

 
Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Pregnancy Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-23-2012 at 7:32 PM
CatalinaPi...
Not Ranked
Joined on 09-24-2012
747 Posts
12,315 Points
CatalinaPink is not online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 3:49 PMBronze
Just a reminder that if you work for some government agencies, you may not be eligible for state disability, but you will be covered by FMLA.
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-23-2012 at 7:45 PM
pinktrojan...
Not Ranked
Joined on 04-18-2007
Los Angeles, California
2,767 Posts
16,530 Points
pinktrojanbride120107 is not online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 6:34 PMSilver
QueSyrah:

http://www.paidfamilyleave.org/faqs/#1

 The best way to answer your question is to refer to your employee handbook or speak to HR directly.

FMLA is just job protection for 12 weeks. 

In CA you get 6 weeks for a vaginal delivery and 8 weeks for cesarean and it is paid at a portion of your salary (I didn't collect this so I don't know the %). You can download the paperwork online for your dr. to fill out. This is pretty routine for them, though some offices do charge a fee (mine charges $30 per form). This is paid through short term disability and has nothing to do with paid family leave or FMLA.

 

I think it's something around 55% of your pay. 
Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers
BFP#1 - 11/13/11, Natural MC - 12/24/11 at 12 weeks
BFP#2 - 10/2/12, Please be our rainbow.
BabyFruit Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-23-2012 at 8:30 PM
Am12712
Not Ranked
Joined on 04-26-2011
909 Posts
13,810 Points
Am12712 is not online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 3:54 PMBronze
You'll need to check with your HR, CFRA and FMLA can run concurrently. It really depends on your companys stance on this. I work in HR and maternity leave is way confusing to me since I don't deal with it too often. I do know that between all the available leaves you can essentially take up to 7 months off, however FMLA only provides job protection for up to 12wks. Check your handbook, there should be leave info there.

To answer one of your questions FMLA starts the first day you are on leave.

Hope this was some help.
Our Journey

Daisypath Anniversary tickers
Lilypie First Birthday tickers 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-24-2012 at 3:36 PM
willst
Not Ranked
Joined on 12-11-2008
538 Posts
4,682 Points
willst is not online. Last active: 06-19-2013, 6:46 AMBronze

Ilovebeingamom:
I don't remember 100 sure but I know I had 2 weeks before I delivered on disability. 6 week post partum for vaginal or 8 weeks for csection. Then paid family leave is either 6 or 12 weeks... I forget. My DH got 6 weeks off too for paid family leave. Of course this is only a percentage of your usual income, but it's nice. I don't get any of that stuff this time around... I'm self employed.

This but of the 12 weeks FMLA only 6 are paid. All 12 your job is protected. 
Lilypie Second Birthday tickers BabyFruit Ticker  
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
Hot Topics

New dad or dad-to-be? Chat with other dads here!
Visit the Dads & Dads-to-be board

Need baby shower inspiration? Get ideas here!
Visit the Baby Showers board

Chat with other crafty moms here!
Visit the Crafty Moms board

search boards

choose another board