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This bill expands California's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program by adding a new category of individuals who can receive wage replacement benefits starting July 1, 2027. Currently, workers can take up to 8 weeks of paid leave to care for seriously ill family members like children, spouses, or parents. The bill introduces a "designated person" category, which allows employees to identify an individual who is either related by blood or has an association equivalent to a family relationship, for whom they can take leave to provide care. The definition is intentionally broad, giving workers more flexibility in choosing who they can support during a serious health condition. The bill makes corresponding changes to definitions of "family care leave" and "family member" to include this new designated person category. Financially, the bill maintains the existing wage replacement structure, where workers can receive a percentage of their wages (with specific calculations based on their quarterly earnings) during their leave period. By expanding the eligibility for paid family leave, the bill aims to provide workers with greater support in caring for loved ones beyond traditional family definitions.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

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