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Plain-language guides on PFL, FMLA, CFRA, and California worker rights · Updated for 2026

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April 2026 · 7 min read
How EDD calculates your PFL benefit: the full formula
Five steps, two worked examples, and the spots where the math trips people up.
April 2026 · 8 min read
The actual California maternity leave timeline, week by week
SDI, PFL, the 7-day waiting period, and what you'll actually get paid.
April 2026 · 10 min read
FMLA doesn't pay you. Here's what does.
How FMLA, CFRA, PFL, and SDI fit together in California and where the money comes from.
April 2026 · 8 min read
The $1,765 PFL cap: what it actually means for your paycheck
How the maximum weekly benefit works, who hits it, and what changed from 2025.
April 2026 · 7 min read
70% or 90%: which PFL rate do you actually get?
The $1,252 AWW threshold that determines your wage replacement rate in 2026.
April 2026 · 9 min read
Your PFL benefit isn't based on your current salary
The base period, highest quarter, and why that raise you got last month probably doesn't count.

Reference guides

Updated April 2026 · 10 min read
California Paid Family Leave 2026 - Complete Guide
Eligibility, benefit calculation, how to apply, and key deadlines.
March 2026 · 7 min read
FMLA vs CFRA: key differences for California workers
Federal FMLA and California CFRA overlap but differ in employer size, family coverage, and timing.
February 2026 · 6 min read
Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) in California
Up to 4 months of protected leave for pregnancy-related conditions, separate from PFL.

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