Navigating Maternity Leave

An essential guide for working parents! This workshop covers California policies and benefits when taking FMLA leave. For example— did you know that some people can receive up to $87,000 in maternity leave benefits through state and private programs?

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How can this workshop help me?

The average parent who takes this workshop earns $10,000 more in FMLA benefits and gains an additional 2 months of leave.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to maximize your maternity leave in California, how to get the most from your FMLA leave, how to manage maternity leave benefits, and more.

Content Breakdown

Find out about all the benefits that are available (paid and unpaid)
Learn how benefits interact
How to calculate your weekly benefit amount
What makes you eligible for each benefit?
Timeline of benefits: how long do they last? When should you use each one?
Navigating Maternity Leave extensions
Maternity Leave Roadmap

Information on benefits includes:

FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
PDL (Pregnancy Disability Leave)
CFRA (California Family Rights Act)
SDI (State Disability Insurance)
PFL (Paid Family Leave)
PPLO (Paid Parental Leave Ordinance)

Meet the Instructors

Shelly Yehuda is an HR expert certified in California State Leave Laws with extensive experience in maternity leave benefits. She helps new and expectant mothers understand their rights and options while ensuring they follow the proper procedures for leave. Shelly is well-versed in key programs like FMLA, CFRA, PDL, CA SDI, Paid Family Leave, Bonding, PPLO, ADA and employer-specific policies. She helps moms navigate their maternity leave, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible while staying compliant with all the regulations. Shelly offers clear, personalized guidance to help parents focus on what matters most—their growing families.

At California Parental Leave Advisors, nothing brings us more joy than helping women get the maternity leave they deserve. Our mission is to simplify the process of navigating parental leave in California, ensuring that you understand your rights and options fully.
We understand that the journey to parenthood can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding benefits like FMLA, CFRA, PFL, PDL, and SDI. We’re here to decode these complexities and provide you with the guidance and support you need to make informed decisions about your parental leave.
Our goal is to help you get the most time off and the most pay during your parental leave, so you can focus on what truly matters – your family. Whether you’re a new parent, a soon-to-be parent, or supporting someone through their parental leave journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Let’s navigate this journey together and make your maternity leave a time of joy, relaxation, and peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Yes! The presentation will be live, and there will be time to ask questions.
It’s not easy to prepare for maternity leave in the Bay Area. California maternity leave policies can be complex, and there’s a lot of benefits that are offered that are not well known. This workshop aims to educate California parents on taking FMLA leave.
We know plans change! After sign up, you may cancel up to 7 days before your class and receive 75% percent of the cost back. Cancellations within 7 days of a scheduled class cannot be refunded.
We aim to fill our classes, but if there are less than three sign-ups for a class, it will be canceled, rescheduled, or moved to Zoom. If the dates of the reschedule or Zoom don't work with your needs, you will be issued a full refund.
Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, the format may change from in-person classes to virtual classes if required by public health guidelines or at Brilliant Birth's discretion. No change in fee will be issued, and no refunds will be given outside of the allotted cancellation policy.