Paid Family Leave
Short-term wage replacement benefits to eligible California workers who need time off work for family leave.
What is Paid Family Leae?
Paid Family Leave (PFL) provides benefit payments to people who need to take time off work to:
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Care for a seriously ill family member.
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Bond with a new child.
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Support a family member in the US armed forces who is deploying to a foreign country.
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If eligible, you can receive benefits for up to eight weeks. Your benefit amount is 70–90% of your weekly wages earned 5 to 18 months before your claim start date.
How to Apply for Paid Family Leave Benefits online
How to Apply for Paid Family Leave Benefits by mail
1. Review your eligibility
2. File your claim
3. Attach additional documents
4. The EDD determines eligibility
5. Continue or stop your benefits
“ Thanks to the Paid Family Leave program, whether it was mom or dad, our daughter was able to have her caretaker be a parent for the first months of her life. That gave us peace of mind, especially during the pandemic.”
– Brett McCarty
Paid Family Leave recipient
Contact Us
Our toll-free number is 1-877-238-4373. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on holidays.