Most states require a minimum of 6 weeks before the mother is physically able to return to work. They have to be released by the doctor first.
How does PFL Work? California employees are eligible for partial-wage-replacement benefits that can be taken all at once or split over a 12-month period.
You may receive PFL benefits for up to 8 weeks within any 12-month period for care, bonding, or military assist claims. You can break up your eight weeks. You don't have to take PFL all at once.
Leave to care for or bond with a newborn child or for a newly placed adopted or foster child may only be taken intermittently with the employer's approval and must conclude within 12 months after the birth or placement.
You can break up your eight weeks. You don't have to take PFL all at once. If you're a parent taking time off work to bond with a child, you may only receive PFL benefits during the first year after your child's birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
FMLA form WH380-F would be the form for taking care of wife's serious health condition prior or after birth and then the baby's birth certification should be enough to prove baby bonding.
Your employer cannot deny you this protected leave except for rare circumstances that likely do not apply to your situation. It would be appropriate for you to locate and consult with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as possible to explore your facts and determine your options.
Baby Bonding Leave Eligibility The employee worked more than 12 months for the employer prior to the date that the period of leave is taken; and. In the past 12-month period, the employee worked at least 1,250 hours for the employer.
Documents for Bonding Claims Child's Birth Certificate. Child's Hospital Birth Certificate. Declaration of Paternity (CS-909) Foster Care Placement Record (SOC-815)