Not legal, medical, or financial advice

California Leave Planner is an educational planning tool designed to help you understand and navigate your parental leave options. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal, medical, financial, or HR advice of any kind.

Leave eligibility, benefit amounts, and timelines depend on your specific employment situation, employer policies, and current California and federal law. Verify important details with your employer’s HR department and the EDD.

Based solely on information you provide

All plans, timelines, and pay estimates are generated based only on the information you enter. We do not verify employment records, medical conditions, or eligibility with EDD, your employer, or any government agency. California Leave Planner is not responsible for decisions made based on this plan.

AI chat is a guide, not a professional

The leave consultant chat is powered by an AI language model designed to help you understand your California leave rights. While it provides helpful, research-based guidance, it may not account for every nuance of your specific situation. For complex situations, cross-reference key details directly with your HR department or EDD.

Pay estimates are approximations

Weekly pay estimates are calculated at approximately 60–70% of base wages, subject to the EDD weekly benefit cap (currently approximately $1,620/week). Your actual EDD payment is determined by your earnings history in your base period. California Leave Planner is not affiliated with EDD or any government agency.

Privacy

Information you enter — including your name, due date, salary, and employment details — is used solely to generate your personalized plan within this session. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.