Claims in the first two quarters this year were up about 16%, compared with the same time period last year, according to data provided to LAist from the California Employment Development Department.

Explore the U.S. and Canada's maternity leave differences in paid benefits, duration, and flexibility to see which supports new parents better.

In 2025, the state increased payments for people who took time off to care for a child or a family member.

When employees take time off for a new baby, a health crisis or caregiving, they’re not opting out. They’re navigating life events that will touch nearly every worker at some point. Every year, ...

Maternity leave varies widely across the world, with one country offering no paid leave and another offering up to two years.