Pregnancy Disability Leave FAQs

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FAQ: Pregnancy Disability

• What are my employment rights if I am or become pregnant?
• What is a pregnancy disability?
• What if I have restrictions due to my pregnancy?
• What is Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)?
• Am I eligible for PDL?
• Do I have to take my PDL all at once?
• How do I request PDL?
• Will I lose my job if I take PDL?
• If I am transferred as part of pregnancy disability accommodation, will I be transferred back to my original job?
• Will I be paid if I take PDL?
• Will PDL count for sick or vacation time?
• Will I continue to be covered by my employer’s group health coverage during PDL?
• Will I lose seniority or benefits if I take PDL?
• What if I am still experiencing a pregnancy disability after my four months of PDL are up?
• What is a reasonable accommodation?
• What accommodations am I entitled to for lactation?
• Am I entitled to leave to bond with my new child?
• What are the CFRA requirements?
• Am I entitled to any leave in addition to PDL and CFRA bonding leave?
• What if I qualify for PDL, CFRA, and FMLA?
• I’m transgender and I have a pregnancy disability. Am I eligible for PDL and other reasonable accommodations?
• Can my employer require me to take PDL?
• What if I still have questions?
• How do I calculate my pregnancy disability leave?
• PDL, CFRA, and FMLA Requirements and Obligations