Firefighter postpartum and recovery leave.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a statewide policy to provide 26 weeks of fully paid postpartum and recovery leave for active firefighting members of certain fire departments in California. The leave must be granted without regard to length of service and includes continued accrual of benefits and restoration to the firefighter’s prior position. It applies to fire departments including those of the California State University, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and University of California.
Key provisions
- Provides 26 weeks of fully paid postpartum and recovery leave for eligible firefighters.
- Leave must be granted without regard to length of service or employment classification.
- Benefits, including health coverage and retirement contributions, continue to accrue during the leave.
- Firefighters returning from leave are restored to their prior position.
- Applies to fire departments of the California State University, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the University of California.
- Excludes certain fire departments, including those serving US Department of War or NASA installations.
- Prohibits requiring firefighters to use sick leave, vacation, or compensatory time during the leave.
- Establishes a statewide minimum standard, not preempting local agreements.
Who is affected
- Firefighters
- Fire Departments (City, County, City & County, District, State University, State Forestry, University of California)
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