Welcome to our Maternity Leave Workshop!

Virtual Workshop Overview:

This 2-hour Zoom session is designed to help new and expectant parents—whether you’re a mom, dad, or any other family structure—navigate the process of securing benefits and ensuring a smooth transition during parental leave.

What We’ll Cover:

• Benefits (Paid and Unpaid): Review the different types of parental leave benefits, including California State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), FMLA, CFRA, Bonding, and employer-specific benefits.

• Combining Benefits: Learn how to combine state, federal, and employer benefits to maximize your time off and pay.

• How and When to File Claims: Understand when to file your claims, what documents you’ll need, and how to avoid delays.

• Eligibility Requirements: We’ll explain the eligibility criteria for each benefit and help you understand what’s needed to qualify.

• Calculating Your Benefit Amount: Learn how to calculate your benefits to know where you stand financially during your leave.

• Duration of Benefits: Understand how long each leave lasts, job protection, and how to plan accordingly.

• Navigating Extensions: Get tips on applying for leave extensions, necessary documentation, and how this impacts your benefits.

• Communicating with Your Employer: Learn effective communication strategies for staying connected with your employer and ensuring compliance with leave policies.

What You’ll Gain:
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be confident navigating the parental leave process in California, filing claims, calculating benefits, and communicating with your employer, so you can manage your leave effectively and focus on what matters most—your growing family.

We know that parents and expecting parents have busy schedules, so we’re offering both 12pm and 6pm sessions on alternating months. Whether you prefer an afternoon or evening session, you can pick the time that’s most convenient for you!”

Join us to feel confident and prepared as you plan for your family leave!

Instructor:

Shelly Yehuda is an HR expert certified in California State Leave Laws with extensive experience in maternity leave benefits. She helps new and expectant mothers understand their rights and options while ensuring they follow the proper procedures for leave. Shelly is well-versed in key programs like FMLA, CFRA, PDL, CA SDI, Paid Family Leave, Bonding, PPLO, ADA and employer-specific policies. She helps moms navigate their maternity leave, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible while staying compliant with all the regulations. Shelly offers clear, personalized guidance to help parents focus on what matters most—their growing families.