Employers commonly process requests from expecting mothers for
maternity leave. However, when it comes to welcoming a new baby,
it's all hands on deck. As such, it is important for
companies to be knowledgeable about the different types of leave
that may apply to expecting fathers.
In the Golden State, paternity leave can be taken for the birth
of a child, adoption, foster care placement, or to care for a
spouse who has just given birth. Here is a quick checklist for
California employers to follow when it comes to expecting fathers
and paternity leave requests.
- Determine whether the employee is eligible for leave
under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California
Family Rights Act (CFRA), or California's New Parent Leave Act
(NPLA). For employers with 50 or more employees within a
75-mile radius of where the expecting father is employed, the
employee may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of paternity leave
under the FMLA or CFRA if he has worked
