Statutory Disability and Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws

Statutory Disability and Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws

Keeping up-to-date and compliant with the ever-growing collection of federal, state and other disability,paid family leave laws, and paid medical leave laws is no simple task. In fact, it can be a full-time job. Failure to abide by relevant laws and regulations can expose companies, and in some cases supervisors and managers personally, to fines, lawsuits and other penalties.

Overview

To provide you with the most current, detailed and accurate information about these many statutes and regulations, Reliance Matrix employs dedicated legal and regulatory compliance experts who monitor, compile and share information and insights to help you stay on track.

Assembled here, and organized by federal, state and/or territorial jurisdiction, are summaries of the various statutory disability, state temporary disability plans, state paid medical leave and state paid family leave laws. Simply click on the state below and you’ll be shown a clear distillation of the core provisions of the various plans in that jurisdiction as we understand them to date.

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For additional questions or assistance complying with these statutes and regulations, please contact your local Reliance Matrix account manager or sales representative.

Last Edited: April 25, 2024

The information referenced above and provided on this site will be updated as necessary. PLEASE NOTE this information does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult your broker and/or legal counsel for advice on the appropriate benefits solution based on your specific group or situation.

Coverage Areas

California State Disability Insurance (SDI)

California has a state disability insurance program covering an employee’s own injury or illness, and a paid family leave program covering employee leave to care for or bond with a family member. In addition, San Francisco has a paid parental leave that coordinates with CA PFL.

DISCLAIMER: The information summarized on this page does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. The information is subject to change at any time and does not represent the full extent of the corresponding state law(s). This chart has been provided solely for reference and contains basic information for each listed category. For more detailed information regarding the state law(s), please consult legal counsel and review the statutes, regulations, and state agency materials.

The information provided generally applies to private employers. Unless specifically stated, the information provided does not address public or government entities or education institutions.


Effective 1946

CA Employment Development Department

Statute

Voluntary Plan (ca.gov)

Last updated April 2, 2024

Administered By
Benefit Amount
Benefits Protections
Contribution Rate & Responsibility
Covered Employees & Eligibility
Covered Employer
Employee Claim Documentation Filed With Employer or Insurance Carrier
Employee Notice Requirements
Employer Notice Requirements
Filed With Employer or Insurance Carrier
Increments of Leave Usage/Benefits
Interaction with Other Leaves and Benefits
Job Protection
Leave/Benefits Year
Maximum Duration of Benefits/Leave
Qualifying Leave/Benefits Reasons
Relapse Period
Voluntary Plan Options
Waiting Period