If you are pregnant and unable to work due to your pregnancy, you may be eligible for up to four months of pregnancy disability leave (PDL) through the California Employment Development Department (EDD). PDL provides partial wage replacement benefits to eligible workers who cannot work because of their pregnancy.
To be eligible for PDL, you must have a doctor’s note confirming your pregnancy and that you are unable to work. You must also have been employed for at least five months with your current employer, and have earned at least $300 from your employment during the last three months.
The amount of benefit you will receive each week is based on your previous earnings, but is capped at a maximum of $1,216 per week. The total amount of benefits you can receive is also capped at 26 weeks.