What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
So, my wife and I are having a baby this year. I'd like to take advantage of California's 6-weeks of Paid Family Leave.
The law allows employers to require up to 2 weeks of available PTO to be used before the leave benefits can be applied. My particular employer requires 40 hours.
Unfortunately, I'll only have < 2 days accrued. I asked my employer and they said I would have to take unpaid leave for the remaining hours (to get to 40). In reading through the documents I can find, I don't see anywhere that this is mentioned as an option. I see specific mention that employers cannot take from sick leave (if offered/available).
So, my question is, is this legal? I'm going to try and call EDD, but getting through there is a little difficult
Thanks in advance.
So, my wife and I are having a baby this year. I'd like to take advantage of California's 6-weeks of Paid Family Leave.
The law allows employers to require up to 2 weeks of available PTO to be used before the leave benefits can be applied. My particular employer requires 40 hours.
Unfortunately, I'll only have < 2 days accrued. I asked my employer and they said I would have to take unpaid leave for the remaining hours (to get to 40). In reading through the documents I can find, I don't see anywhere that this is mentioned as an option. I see specific mention that employers cannot take from sick leave (if offered/available).
So, my question is, is this legal? I'm going to try and call EDD, but getting through there is a little difficult
Thanks in advance.