Petaluma, California
Paid family & medical leave.

California · Paid family & medical leave

Rule name changed from not previously published to California paid family leave. Summary changed from not previously published to California Paid Family Leave pays benefits for up to 8 weeks to bond with a new child or care for a seriously ill family member. For claims starting on or after January 1, 2025, the EDD pays 90% of wages for workers earning under $63,000 a year and 70% for higher earners; the program is funded by employee payroll contributions.. Requirement changed from not previously published to Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave at 70-90% of wages. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2025. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to California's minimum wage rose to $16.90 on January 1, 2026, which automatically lifted the exempt salary floor to $70,304 a year because the threshold is set at twice the minimum wage. California is unusual in having daily overtime (1.5x after 8 hours in a day, 2x after 12) and it allows no tip credit at all. Paid family leave benefits rose on January 1, 2025 to 90% of wages for workers earning under $63,000 a year. Many California cities set local minimum wages above the state rate.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.