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Trust Medical is Compliant with California Law.
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How to obtain FMLA Leave in California.
Complete our 3-minute medical intake
Answer a few questions about your health.
Consult with a California-Licensed Doctor
We’ll match you with a professional in your area.
Receive your Complete FMLA Leave Forms
If approved, get your FMLA leave forms
completed within 24-48 hours.
Why Get FMLA Leave In California?
Get paid while you're off work – California's PFL and SDI programs pay 60-70% of your wages, unlike federal FMLA which is completely unpaid. You can focus on your health or family without financial stress.
Care for more family members – CFRA lets you take leave for siblings, grandparents, in-laws, and domestic partners. Federal FMLA doesn't cover these relationships, but California does.
Longer leave for pregnancy – Birth parents get up to 4 months of pregnancy disability leave PLUS 12 weeks for baby bonding. That's up to 7 months of job-protected time with your new baby, compared to just 12 weeks under federal law.
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How do I know if I’m eligible for FMLA?
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Company size is 5+ (California) or 50+ (Federal)
Your employer must have 5+ employees for CFRA coverage or 50+ employees within 75 miles of your worksite for federal FMLA coverage
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Employer >1 Year
You must have worked there for at least 12 months (doesn't have to be consecutive)
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1250+ Hours worked
You need 1,250 hours in the past 12 months (about 24 hours per week)
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Qualifying condition
You must have one of the qualifying conditions we covered above, or be caring for a qualifying family member with a serious health condition
How Trust Medical Ensures Your FMLA Forms are Fully California-Compliant
California has multiple overlapping leave programs, each with different forms and requirements. One mistake can delay your benefits or put your job protection at risk.
Trust Medical's California-licensed physicians understand both federal FMLA and California's CFRA, PFL, SDI, and PDL programs. We complete the correct forms for your specific situation, ensure they meet both federal and state requirements, and help you maximize your time off and wage replacement benefits. Trust Medical does not support disability requests today.
Our doctors know the differences between federal and California law, which family members qualify under CFRA vs FMLA, and how to properly document your condition to satisfy both your employer and California's Employment Development Department (EDD).
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California FMLA Laws & Your Rights Explained
California covers employers with just 5+ employees, compared to federal FMLA's 50+ requirement. This means millions more California workers have job-protected leave rights.
Unlike federal FMLA which is unpaid, California's PFL pays you 60-70% of your wages for up to 8 weeks when bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member.
CFRA covers your spouse, child, parent, domestic partner, parent-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, and sibling. Federal FMLA only covers spouse, child, and parent.
Pregnant employees get up to 4 months of PDL for pregnancy-related conditions, PLUS 12 weeks of CFRA for baby bonding. That's up to 7 months total with job protection.
For your own serious health condition, SDI provides up to 52 weeks of partial wage replacement at 60-70% of your salary, far exceeding federal FMLA's 12 unpaid weeks.
We help California employees get medical certification for CFRA, but we do not help with any disability requests—all in one convenient online visit with a licensed California physician.
How Do You Qualify For FMLA InCalifornia?
Now that you understand California's family leave programs, the next step is getting certified.If you need CFRA job protection, you need proper medical certification from a California-licensed physician.
Trust Medical makes it simple. Our doctors are licensed in California and experienced with CFRA requirements. We complete your certification forms correctly the first time, so you can get the time off and benefits you're entitled to without delays or denials.
