Are self-employed individuals covered by Paid Family Leave?
Are government employees covered? Some government employees, including public school employees, may be eligible for Paid Family Leave insurance benefits if the employee pays into the State Disability Insurance program. Also, if an employee has wages from a private employer during the base period, the employee might qualify even though his or her primary employer is a government entity. Are employees of small businesses covered by Paid Family Leave insurance? Yes, if an employee pays into State Disability Insurance, he or she is covered by Paid Family Leave insurance, regardless of the number of employees in the business. An employee may have his or her job protected under other laws, such as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), but these laws do not apply to everyone who is eligible for Paid Family Leave benefits. May employees receive Paid Family Leave insurance benefits if they work part time? If an employee works part time and s
