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Is pregnancy disability leave only for pregnant employees?

Pregnancy disability leave (PDL) provides protected time off to an individual who is actually disabled by pregnancy, so it would not apply to someone who is not pregnant.

If the employer is covered by federal and California family and medical leave laws (FMLA/CFRA), any soon-to-be dad (or mom) would be able to take time off for child bonding after the child is born — assuming the employee meets eligibility requirements.

Read more about Pregnancy Disability Leave Requirements in the HR Library.

Q&As

Do I have to continue to accommodate a pregnant employee who continues to be late or absent when all their paid sick leave and vacation has been used?
Does CFRA child bonding leave begin immediately after the baby is born or after PDL ends?
Does an employee continue to accrue vacation time while on pregnancy disability leave?
Can we deny an employee’s request to express breast milk at work and tell them to return to work when they no longer have this need?
If an employee refuses to come back to work after being released from pregnancy disability leave, what can I do?
What happens if an employee wants to take time off with the baby just after pregnancy disability leave?
Can we fire an employee who has been gone eight months on pregnancy disability leave?
Must I give an employee back their job when they return from pregnancy disability leave?
Do I have to grant a full-time employee's request to return to work on a part-time basis after their maternity leave?
Is our small company required to continue health insurance benefits for an employee on PDL?
Can I lay off an employee on pregnancy disability leave?
If I lay off an employee on pregnancy disability leave, can they still collect SDI or PFL benefits?
What leave laws apply to a gestational surrogate?
How much leave can a pregnant employee take?
What pregnancy disability leave notices and information do I have to give an employee?
Does a potential new hire have an obligation to tell me they're pregnant before I hire them?
Does pregnancy disability leave end at childbirth or the date in the doctor's note?
Is a pregnant employee entitled to state disability insurance (SDI)?
What if a pregnant employee is exposed to chemicals at their work site, but their doctor has not restricted their work duties?
What should I do if an employee requests pregnancy disability leave?
What do I need to provide to an employee asking for several breaks during the day to pump breast milk?