No problem!! @gorgeoushar

Oh heck no!! How unfair!! Thanks for ALL your help @sarahb518

No, unfortunately. I specifically asked them that question because that's what I wanted to do. If you don't use the 4 weeks before, you just loose out on that time. @gorgeoushar

@sarahb518, so if I decide not to take the 4 weeks before I deliver; can I use the time after delivery?

It's 4 weeks before you deliver, 6 weeks after you deliver and then an additional 4 weeks of paid family leave @gorgeoushar

Thank you...what's the longest time I can take off, 6-8 weeks paid?? @sarahb518

Yes you will be paid 😀 Your employer has to pay into the state disability and as an employee, you get a portion deducted from your check that goes towards your disability. When you file for maternity leave, you are basically filing for temporary disability so you can get paid.

On my check it says CA-disability employee @sarahb518 I just want to ensure that I will be paid while on maternity leave.

Yes