California paid family leave provides for up to 6 weeks of paid leave to take care of a seriously ill child, family member, spouse, or domestic partner.

There is no paid FMLA in Texas. Only two states offer paid family leave at this time: California and New Jersey.

The best way to get paid for a family leave is to purchase supplemental insurance in advance of a family medical situation arising. Most of these programs are voluntary, so it cost your employer nothing to provide you this option.

To the Contrary - 1992 Rep- Maloney Paid Family Leave 18-21 was released on:

USA: 31 July 2009

FMLA is a federal entitlement, the same in every state. If you worked for the employer 1 year, you can have up to 12 weeks or 480 hours of FMLA leave if need is certified by a doctor. Leave need not be paid.

California offers up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through the state's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. Eligible employees can receive a portion of their regular wages during this time, which is funded by payroll deductions. The amount received is based on a percentage of their earnings, with a maximum weekly benefit.