A job-protected leave of absence means an employer is required by law to return an employee to their same (or comparable) position when they return from that leave.
Some of the job-protected leave laws that apply to new parents in California include the:
California also provides partial wage replacement to new parents who take time off work to bond with their baby through the Paid Family Leave program. Individuals who are disabled, including because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, may also be eligible for state disability insurance benefits.
