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California Leave Navigator

Hey mama, let's figure out your leave.

A little clarity for a big life moment. Find your California leave and state pay.

Leave rules are confusing for everyone. You're not behind, and you don't have to figure this out alone.

Start my leave plan
3–5 minutesAnonymousNo sign-up

Planning your leave? →

Here for every kind of family. Partners and non-birth parents are welcome, too.

  • ✦ e.g. 22 weeks protected
  • ♡ e.g. up to 8 weeks paid bonding
  • ✧ Your dates, made clear
  • ✦ e.g. 22 weeks protected
  • ♡ e.g. up to 8 weeks paid bonding
  • ✧ Your dates, made clear
  • ✦ e.g. 22 weeks protected
  • ♡ e.g. up to 8 weeks paid bonding
  • ✧ Your dates, made clear

Examples only, your plan shows your own estimates.

One question at a time

A little less overwhelm.

Your dates, made clear

Space for recovery and bonding.

A next step you can take

Support beyond the numbers.

Friendly reminder: this isn't legal advice. It's an estimate based on California and federal rules (current as of October 16, 2026).

For HR teams · Coming soon

Want this for your employees?

We're building a version of the California Leave Navigator for HR teams. Leave your info and we'll reach out when it's ready.

Not legal advice, confirm with HR or EDD. Rules are 2026 figures; last reviewed October 16, 2026.

Sources: California Civil Rights Department (CRD), Employment Development Department (EDD), U.S. Department of Labor.

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