Wondering what kind of maternity leave you qualify for in California?
Answer a few quick questions to find out if you're eligible for job-protected time off and wage replacement benefits. Takes less than 2 minutes!
[This quiz provides general guidance based on California laws. Your exact eligibility may vary depending on your job, payroll, or medical documentation.]
How to Confirm You Pay Into SDI
1. Check Your Pay Stub
Look for a deduction labeled something like:
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CASDI (California State Disability Insurance)
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SDI
If you see this deduction every paycheck, you’re paying into SDI.
OR
2. Ask your employer or HR department
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You're in great shape! Based on your answers, you likely qualify for:
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Job-protected leave under California's PDL and CFRA laws
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Income benefits through State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL)
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You may qualify for:
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Paid leave (like SDI or PFL)
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Partial or conditional job protection depending on your employer size or time at work
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It looks like you may not currently qualify for full maternity leave benefits — but don’t worry! You still have options:
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Explore self-employed SDI if you’re an entrepreneur
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Look into private leave insurance or FMLA alternatives
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If you're self-employed in California, you're not automatically eligible for paid maternity leave — but the good news is:
You can opt in to state benefits through a program called Disability Insurance Elective Coverage (DIEC).
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This quiz is focused on CA programs. If you're curious what maternity leave benefits you're eligible for in your state, send me a message and I'm happy to help!
These programs are designed for women currently expecting or recently postpartum. If you are trying to plan ahead, contact me, I'd love to meet with you.
Currently, there is no guaranteed job protection under CA state law for companies with under 5 employees.
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Since you’re not currently working for an employer, you likely don’t qualify for California’s job-protected leave laws (PDL or CFRA) or for paid benefits like SDI or PFL — unless you're self-employed and then you do have some options.
But don’t worry — this doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out alone!
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If you’re not paying into California’s State Disability Insurance (SDI) through your paycheck, it means you likely won’t qualify for SDI or Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits.
This can happen if you:
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Work for an employer exempt from SDI (like certain school districts or government agencies)
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Are self-employed and haven’t enrolled in the elective coverage program or don't pay yourself as an employee
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Or your employer doesn’t withhold SDI for some other reason
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