California's Paid Family Leave (PFL) -- a temporary disability program administered by the state's Employment Development Department (EDD) -- provides up to eight weeks of state-funded partial wage replacement benefits for workers needing time off to care for a seriously ill family member, bond with a new child, or participate in a qualifying military event.
Small businesses may apply for state grants up to $2,000 per employee on PFL to offset increased overhead, such as to cross-train existing staff and hire and train new and/or temporary employees.
The grant period is June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026 or until funds run out. To qualify, the business must:
Take-Aways:
For more details, visit www.CaliforniaPFL.com
For further information, please contact Tim Bowles, Cindy Bamforth, or Helena Kobrin.
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Cindy Bamforth
September 6, 2024
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