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.
Documents for Bonding Claims Child's Birth Certificate. Child's Hospital Birth Certificate. Declaration of Paternity (CS-909) Foster Care Placement Record (SOC-815)
Employees 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to bond with a new child within one year of the child's birth, adoption, or foster care placement. The law covers individuals who work for small employers with 20 or more employees.
Parents may use FMLA leave when their child is born and to bond with their child during the 12-month period beginning on the date of birth. Both mothers and fathers have the same right to take FMLA leave for the birth of a child and bonding.
Employees 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to bond with a new child within one year of the child's birth, adoption, or foster care placement. The law covers individuals who work for small employers with 20 or more employees.
Child Bonding Leave If an employer is covered by federal and state family and medical leave laws (FMLA/CFRA), an employee can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to bond with a newborn or a child placed with the employee for adoption or foster care — assuming the employee meets eligibility requirements.
Federal and California family and medical leave laws provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of time off per year for: Bonding with a newborn, adopted child, or child placed for foster care. Caring for a family member with a serious health condition. The employee's own serious health condition.
The EDD Determines Eligibility Once a properly completed claim application is received, the EDD usually determines eligibility within 14 days. The EDD will send you the Notice of Computation (DE 429DF) to inform you of your potential weekly benefit amount based on the wages you earned in your base period.