Five Ways to Collect California Maternity Benefits
California has the nation's richest and most extensive state mandated benefits for pregnancy and maternity. There are at least five ways you might need to utilize these benefits. But while these benefits are rich compared with what other states offer, you could still be left in financial distress. Be sure to supplement these benefits before getting pregnant. Ref. Source 4
San Francisco becomes first city in the nation to approve fully paid leave for new parents
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of the measure, which requires employers to offer full pay during six weeks of parental leave. The law goes into effect in January 2017. Ref. USAToday.