School and community college employees: paid disability and parental leave.
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Overview
This bill requires California’s public school districts and community college districts to provide up to 14 weeks of paid leave to employees who are unable to work due to pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth, or related medical conditions. It also mandates that employers maintain health coverage during the leave and prohibits deductions from other leave types. The bill simplifies leave policies by removing previous discretionary rules for governing boards.
Key provisions
- Provides up to 14 weeks of paid leave for employees experiencing pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth, or related conditions.
- Requires public school employers and community college districts to offer this paid leave.
- Allows paid leave to begin before and continue after childbirth if the employee is disabled.
- Prohibits deductions from other leave types when taking this paid leave.
- Requires employers to maintain health coverage during the leave.
- Eliminates discretionary rules previously granted to governing boards regarding leave policies.
- Specifies how paid leave should be calculated for part-time employees.
- Prohibits eligibility requirements (like minimum hours or service) before qualifying for the leave.
Who is affected
- School district employees (certificated and classified)
- Community college employees (academic and classified)
- Pregnant individuals
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