No, your privacy is of utmost priority. LeaveWorks works directly with you, the individual taking a leave of absence, and not your employer.

Yes! Our support packages offer unlimited email support throughout the duration of your leave.

At this time, we only offer our services for individuals taking a parental leave of absence (birthing or non-birthing) in the state of California. We plan to expand to more states and support different types of leaves in the future.

With hundreds of leaves of absence consultations in the books, you can count on LeaveWorks to be your parental leave guide. We specialize in California's complex parental leave laws in addition to federal and state job protection policies. During your tailored phone consultation, we'll educate you on your rights while on leave, how to maximize time with your newborn and family, and empower you to speak with your employer.

No problem! We are more than happy to help new parents at any stage of the leave. Though there are deadlines associated with claim filings, it is never too late to make the most out of your leave.

While we encourage you to openly communicate with your employer about your leave of absence, unfortunately many employers are not compliant with leave laws and share inaccurate or outdated information. LeaveWorks can identify these missteps for you and help you navigate resolving them with your employer. At the end of the day, your employer has their best interests in mind and at LeaveWorks we have your best interests in mind!

If you are eligible for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), you may be eligible to take up to 22-24 weeks of leave. This will include some combination of the following: • 4 weeks pre-delivery • 6-8 weeks post-delivery (6 weeks for a vaginal delivery, 8 weeks for a cesarean section delivery) • 12 weeks baby bonding You may also be eligible for up to 20 of these weeks to be at partial (typically ~60% up to a maximum cap) pay via wage replacement benefits offered by the CA EDD. To learn more and receive valuable information on how to maximize your leave, schedule a consultation with us.

If you are eligible for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), you may be eligible to take up to 12 weeks of leave. This will include the following: • 12 weeks baby bonding starting on the day your baby arrives. You may also be eligible for up to 8 of these weeks to be at partial (typically ~60% up to a maximum cap) pay via wage replacement benefits offered by the CA EDD. To learn more and receive valuable information on how to maximize your leave, schedule a consultation with us.