Leave Rights Articles
Helpful Legal Guides Explaining Leave Rights-Related Topics
Voting Leave Law in California
In California, employees have a right to take time off work to vote if they do not have enough time outside of working hours to do so in a statewide election. This article explains the right to take time off to vote.
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Pregnancy Leave Law in California
Under California law, many women have a right to take a period of pregnancy leave after the birth of their child. Here, a California attorney explains the legal rights of new mothers.
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Lactation Break Law in California: The Right to Pump at Work
Nursing mothers have important legal rights in California workplaces. Here, one of our attorneys provides a simple overview of those rights.
Read MoreMaternity Leave Law in California
"Maternity leave" is the time a woman takes off from her job for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of her new child. In California, many women have a legal right to be absent from work during and after their pregnancy, without having to risk losing their jobs.
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Pregnancy Disability Leave Law in California: A Guide to PDL
In California, there are generally two types of maternity leave a woman can take: pregnancy disability leave (PDL) and baby bonding leave. This article takes a closer look at PDL, its requirements, and how women can use it during and after their pregnancy.
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Paternity Leave Law in California
"Paternity leave" is the time a father takes off from his job for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of his new child. In California, many men have a legal right to be absent from work after they become a new father, without having to risk losing their jobs.
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