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Frequently Asked Questions
Paid Family Leave Insurance
- Q. What is Paid Family Leave?
A. Paid Family Leave is unemployment compensation disability insurance paid to workers who suffer a wage
loss when they take time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new minor child.
- Q. How long may a worker receive Paid Family Leave insurance benefits?
A. Workers may receive up to six (6) weeks of benefits that may be paid over a 12-month period.
- Q. What is the relationship of Paid Family Leave Insurance to State Disability Insurance?
A. Paid Family Leave Insurance is a component of the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program.
The SDI benefit portion compensates workers who suffer a wage loss when they can't work
because of their own illness or injury. The Paid Family Leave benefit compensates workers
who suffer a wage loss due to the need to provide care for a seriously ill family member
or to bond with a new minor child.
- Q. Are payroll deductions mandatory?
A. Yes. Employers are required to deduct contributions from the wages of employees covered by the SDI program. The SDI program includes the Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance programs.
- Q. Who pays?
A. The program is fully funded by employees' contributions.
More FAQs on Paid Family Leave for Employees and Employers.
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