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FMLA
California Leave
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California Family Rights Act - CFRA
 | Enacted in 1995 |
| Similar to FMLA, except that CFRA: |
 | allows State employees up to 12 months off for birth,
adoption and newborn care. |
| allows intermittent leave for newborn care, adoption and foster care
placement. |
| does not require spouses who work for the same employer to share leave. |
| Also mandates that female employees who are pregnant, giving birth, or
experiencing a related health condition receive the same benefits as an
employee on temporary disability, that is for a period of six weeks or
less. |
Paid Family Leave
| Family Temporary Disability Insurance allows up to 6 weeks. |
| Pays 55% of wages up to a $728 weekly max beginning July 1,
2004 |
| Cost .08 percent added to SDI withholding January 1, 2004 |
| 2004 Maximum Taxable Wages |
| $68,829 |
| 2005 Maximum |
| $79,418 |
| Wages in excess of max are not taxed |
| Projected revenue from tax: |
| $700 million |
| Projected cost of program: |
| $600 million |
| Concerns & Issues
| Indirect Costs to Employers |
| Less incentive to verify "serious health condition" of
employee |
| Increased usage (projection: 4.7 weeks) |
| Accuracy of projections |
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