2025 UPDATES California's Maternity Leave Explained: THINGS NEW PARENTS NEED TO KNOW

In this episode, Chelsea and Megan discuss the significant changes to California's maternity leave policies effective January 2025. They highlight the new payment structures that provide higher benefits for new mothers, the elimination of employer requirements to use vacation time before accessing paid family leave, and the implications for health insurance during maternity leave. The hosts also emphasize the importance of understanding these changes and provide resources to help navigate the complexities of maternity leave in California.Previous episodes about maternity leave⁠Maternity Leave in California Explained: How to Get 6 Months Paid, Job-Protected Maternity Leave ⁠⁠Paid Family Leave California for Fathers: How to Take 8 Weeks Off, Get Paid, & Keep Your Job ⁠⁠How to Maximize Maternity Leave in California: Tips to Make Sure You Get the Most Time Off  Article from Littler.com Maternity Leave PDF Connect with UsFollow Chelsea & Megan on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/raisingmama_/FREE Postpartum Resourceshttps://raisingmama.com/collections/new-parent-resourcesThis podcast is brought to you by Raising Mama (www.raisingmama.com), makers of the PERFECT Bamboo Baby Pajama. Easy-On, and Easy-Off, our Buttery Soft Bamboo Baby Pajamas Ensure Effortless Changes and have Empowering Prints and Messages to Mamas on them. Plus $1 of each pajama sold supports maternal mental health through Postpartum Support International.