Work & Family CA

We organize communities to realize equitable, family-friendly workplaces and to expand the social safety net in CA through policy, advocacy, and education.

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

Here's to 20 Years of California #PaidFamilyLeave!
So excited for California’s wage replacement rates to increase to 90% for low and middle income earners in 2025.

Thank you everyone who has came together to improve access, remove barriers, and raise awareness over the years!

[Health Access CA @healthaccess]

‼️ @CAgovernor is proposing to cut care for the members of our community who are struggling the most in his #CAbudget.

Now is the time to get loud and fight back for #Health4All!

Help us make sure #CAleg hears our plea; send a letter with our tool:
https://t.co/VFmEOguVqw

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

We’re so excited to share that SB 1149 (@SenMariaEDurazo) Bereavement Leave for Chosen or Extended Family has passed the Senate Floor 39-0.

Let’s ensure workers can use bereavement leave and are not forced to choose between mourning a loved one and keeping their job!

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

Great News! SB 1149, Bereavement Leave for Chosen or Extended Family, makes it out of appropriations with unanimous bipartisan support and heads to the California State Senate floor.

Thank you advocates for speaking up and @SenMariaEDurazo for your leadership.

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

This bill is cosponsored by @AARPCA, @ForCaCFC, @CELA_Lawyers, @workfamilyca, @safeandjust, @EqualRightsAdv, @eqca, @ourfamily.

Join our virtual advocacy day and advocate for SB 1149! https://t.co/QE9sJaYljZ

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

Bereavement Leave for Chosen or Extended Family, SB 1149 (@SenMariaEDurazo), passes out of the Senate Labor Committee 5-0 with bipartisan support. Thank you Coalition members and allies for showing up in numbers to support today!

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

“We have one of the largest LGBTQ+ population of any state and it’s important that our policies are evolving to fully reflect the reality of our families.” Alice Kessler from @eqca on the importance of updating bereavement leave laws to include chosen family.

[Kevan Insko, FCLCA @FCLCA_]

FCLCA supports SB 1149!

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

https://t.co/nk4FkcoXx2

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

With paid leave now providing 70-90% wage replacement, more workers in California are using the program.“Sixty percent of their income wasn't enough to pay their bills, and so many people are living on the edge in this state especially,” Jenya Cassidy, CAWFC. @ellywyu @LAist

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

Among Americans who provide care to an adult 65 or older, more than 23% provide care for a friend, neighbor, or other unrelated person. Our bereavement leave laws should reflect the reality of caregivers.

Follow us for updates about how you can support this bill!

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

California caregiving laws recognize chosen and extended family relationships. It’s time for bereavement leave to do the same. SB 1149, introduced today by @SenMariaEDurazo would allow workers to take bereavement leave to grieve for a chosen or extended family member.

[Health Access CA @healthaccess]

The @cagovernor's #CAbudget announced today—even with a lower forecasted deficit—continues to put immigrant communities and the whole health system at risk by delaying action on looming budget shortfalls created by the Trump Administration's H.R. 1. https://t.co/LRuFbXq8Xu

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

The California Work & Family Coalition's Statement on Governor Newsom's 2026-2027 proposed budget.

Also available to read on our blog:
https://t.co/nsrUY1eG3F

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

Learn more at:
https://t.co/Yn8CcUF03f

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

New Year, Same Paid Family Leave. #PFL and State Disability Insurance provide paid time off from work to bond with a new child, care for a seriously ill family member, or recover from your own illness. Eligible workers can receive 70%-90% of their regular income while on leave.

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

For Paid Family Leave and State Disability Insurance information, visit the California Work & Family Coalition resource hub - https://t.co/PMRBdTxraH
To get involved with PFL work in your state, vist Family Values at Work - https://t.co/BWpUayGm5v

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

Last month, Paid Family Leave for Chosen and Extended Family (#SB590), was signed by Governor Newsom.

Listen to Katie Duberg , CAWFC Political Organizing Director, talk about this victory on @MomsRising podcast. Segment starts at 29:00!
https://t.co/gaQYI0gXhh

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

Thank you to the many advocates and organizations who made this possible and spoke up about why #SB590 is so important, especially for LGBTQ+, older adults, and immigrant communities. @LegalAidAtWork @CELA_Lawyers @letsunitela @eqca @EqualRightsAdv

[Work & Family CA @WorkFamilyCA]

Thank you @CAgovernor for signing #SB590(@SenMariaEDurazo) and for your continued leadership on Paid Family Leave!

This is a huge victory for Californians who care for their chosen and extended families! CA #PaidLeave program continues to be a model for the rest of the country