Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
If a female employee is disabled by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, she is entitled under California Government Code Section 12945 (b) (2) to take pregnancy disability leave.
- Up to four months (88 workdays for a full-time employee) disability leave.
- If more than four months of leave is provided for other types of temporary disabilities, the same leave must be made available to women who are disabled due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
- Only when actually disabled (includes time off needed for prenatal care, severe morning sickness, doctor-ordered bed rest, childbirth, recovery from childbirth, and related medical conditions as certified by a doctor).
- This leave is without pay, but the employee may use vacation, personal holiday, CTO, non-industrial disability insurance pay, and sick leave.
- PDL runs consecutively (not concurrently) with Family Medical Leave (FML).
Under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Act, a female employee disabled by pregnancy or childbirth may request a reasonable accommodation for the duration of the pregnancy.
A leave analyst is available to meet with you. Email leaves@csumb.edu to request a leave advising meeting to coordinate pay options, leave documents, and answers to your questions. If urgent assistance is required, please call (831) 582-3389 for immediate assistance.