I am currently 33 weeks. In CA you can take 4 weeks before due date and then 6 weeks after birth as part of the State Disability Insurance we all pay into. Only thing that I know is that you need to be put on the 4 week early maternity leave by your doctor, not by personal choice. I work a very demanding job, and my work has been suffering due to my pregnancy recently, and a co-worker of mine told me that my supervisor asked her my due date and mentioned if she knew how to get the early maternity leave. They can’t ask me legally I’m assuming to take maternity leave early, but I agree, I’m having serious issues with working full time as it is. In order for me to go on maternity leave early, should I ask my boss for a letter to my OB stating they would like me to be on maternity leave at 36 weeks, due to complications at work? Or will my 36 week visit, my OB ask if I want to go on maternity leave? I have no idea! All I know is that my work wants to get a temp in my position ASAP to avoid the issues I’ve been having! I’m definitely caught in the middle! Thanks!
Re: Any California moms know a little about the early maternity leave/SDI?
When I showed up to my 36 week appointment I was basically begging him to take me out. He printed off a standard letter and I took it into HR the next day.
I was teaching at the time, so I didn't go back as it was the end of the school year.
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Your OB shouldn't need a letter from your work. Going on leave 4 weeks before your due date is pretty standard, so I can't see your OB having an issue with it. In the case of a demanding job, your OB can even write you out now & this will not affect the 6 weeks SDI, or the 6 weeks of PFL you receive post baby. (I'm a nurse in a busy ER. My OB & I planned me going out at 32 weeks, however I ended up going out way sooner due to complications).
You can make your SDI claim online & your OB can fill out their portion online as well to speed the process up.
Good luck!!
https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/FAQ_DI_Pregnancy.htm
EDD 07/29/2017
EDD 07/29/2017
My screen name is all jacked up, it should be shanana1234567 not knottie620 bla bla bla.
Now I looked on the EDD website and it had said that to qualify for disability you would have to not be able to work for 8 consecutive days. The problem I have with this is since schools are out over the summer I have no work, I will technically be unemployed for the summer, but I'm still employed with the districts for the upcoming school year. Both districts will resume the school year mid August.
I'm so lost in what I should do.
Note: Many employers require you to use your sick and vacation time while you're out. They coordinate amounts with the SDI Dept. That's why it's important to get details from your employer about their specific policy. (I used to work in a benefits/payroll call center. So sad to hear of moms thinking things work one way when it's actually another. Broke my heart to be the one to tell her. )
I'm not familiar with CFRA. Is it a job protection thing like FMLA? Or a payment thing like SDI?
Edit:. Just found this useful chart online.
https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/resources/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faqs/pregnancy-disability-leave-faqs/pdl-cfra-fmla-guide/