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It explains California maternity leave timing, additional leave after delivery, and typical total duration by delivery type. The document also details California State Disability Insurance (SDI) payments, including the seven-day waiting period, benefit calculation timing, sick/vacation coordination rules, and “coordination of benefits” to avoid repayment risks. 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It is not intended to include all possible maternity situations or circumstances. It is also not to be taken as “legal advice”. Finally, the information provided is only a “snapshot” of much more thorough information you may need.  \nUnder state and federal labor laws, patients who have been employed may be eligible for certain paid and/or guaranteed time off maternity leave benefits. Your Human Resources or Benefits Department is best-equipped to guide you. However, because Kaiser Permanente providers are often asked about these policies, a general review of possible benefits is discussed.  \nShould you have any questions, websites and phone numbers to the state and federal offices that have the authority to correctly interpret to you, or to your employer, what benefits you may be entitled to have been included. You are encouraged to seek clarification from these sources. Also, these sources usually are NOT familiar with how these different benefits work together. Consequently, you must understand them individually, and then figure out how they work together for you in your situation.  \nCALIFORNIA MATERNITY LEAVE: California law allows working mothers to begin maternity leave at 36 weeks of pregnancy regardless of whether or not they have paid into the SDI fund through payroll deductions. (A woman may choose to work closer to her due date. If a medical condition or pregnancy complication requires her to do so, she may have to begin a full or partial maternity leave earlier than 36 weeks. )  \nFrom the date of actual delivery, the law allows for an additional six weeks (vaginal delivery) or eight weeks (c/section) time off. One cannot be denied a full maternity leave. This is approximately a 10-12 week maternity leave for most women, depending on the actual date and type of delivery. Working closer to one’s due date does NOT extend their time off once they have delivered their baby. CONTACTS: Fair Employment and Housing Department at 1-800-884-1684; Equal Employment & Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at 1-800-669-4000.  \nWEBSITES: [www.dfeh.ca.gov](www.dfeh.ca.gov or www.eeoc.gov)[ ](www.dfeh.ca.gov or www.eeoc.gov)[or](www.dfeh.ca.gov or www.eeoc.gov)[ ](www.dfeh.ca.gov or www.eeoc.gov)[www.eeoc.gov](www.dfeh.ca.gov or www.eeoc.gov)  \nCALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE (SDI) : If you have paid enough into the disability system, you may receive SDI payment while taking your maternity leave. This is paid through the Employment Development Department (EDD) at about 60% of your gross income. Once you begin your first day of disability/maternity leave, there is a seven-calendar day waiting period, with your benefit being calculated from day eight of your leave. Many women turn in a week of sick or vacation time to cover this waiting period. (Example: One stops working at 36 weeks and turns in a week of sick time to cover her first week off. SDI begins to calculate her benefits from 37 weeks, her eighth day off, and continues until six to eight weeks from the date she actually delivers, based on type of delivery.)  \nPlease note that if you are eligible for SDI coverage, in terms of having more time off after delivery, there is no advantage by working as close to your due date as possible. Benefits are calculated starting the eighth day after your last day worked, whether that’s, for example, at 36 weeks, 38 weeks, or the day you deliver. You are entitled to six weeks of SDI for a vaginal delivery (eight weeks for a c/section) from the date you deliver, regardless of how close you keep working up to the actual day of delivery.  \nAnother frequent issue concerns whether you have to use all your sick or vacation time prior to filing for SDI. This is not true. SDI, if you are entitled to it, is primary -you may use SDI first, before any  \nemployer benefits you have accrued. This means you cannot be required to","cbCairALy6lAAyZ7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairALy6lAAyZ7","pdf",188348,6,"English","# Maternity Leave Benefits\n## Eligibility and General Guidance\n## California Maternity Leave (Timing and Duration)\n## California State Disability Insurance (SDI)\n## How SDI Interacts with Sick/Vacation Time\n## How to Start Maternity Leave and/or SDI","[{\"question\":\"When can working mothers begin maternity leave in California?\",\"answer\":\"California law allows maternity leave to begin at 36 weeks of pregnancy. A medical condition or pregnancy complication may require starting full or partial leave earlier than 36 weeks.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is the additional time off after delivery under California law?\",\"answer\":\"After actual delivery, the law allows an additional six weeks for vaginal delivery or eight weeks for c/section time off. This produces approximately a 10–12 week maternity leave for many patients, depending on delivery details.\"},{\"question\":\"How does California SDI work during maternity leave?\",\"answer\":\"If enough into the disability system is paid, SDI can provide payments while on maternity leave. Payments are made through the Employment Development Department (EDD) at about 60% of gross income, with a seven-calendar day waiting period before benefits are calculated from day eight.\"}]","Maternity Leave Benefits - Quick Reference for Frequently Asked Questions | PDF",1790131100]