Teachers and other public sector employees in California lack access to the state’s paid family leave and state disability insurance programs. This means that teachers often end up using all of their sick leave for family caregiving needs. However, the Los Angeles Unified School District is attempting to rectify this by bolstering paid family leave for teachers and other district workers. The district recently passed a resolution aimed at improving parental support to make LAUSD more desirable for employees. This move comes during a statewide teacher shortage. Previous attempts to provide paid leave to teachers have been vetoed by governors citing cost concerns. Assembly Bill 65, which aims to offer 14 weeks of paid leave to school and community college employees, is currently making its way through the Assembly.

Understanding how to access this proposed paid family leave can be complex. Platforms like eddcaller.com provide help in navigating through the state’s employment department (EDD) systems. Whether you need to contact EDD, get a hold of Paid Family Leave (PFL), or contact State Disability Insurance (SDI), platforms like these can guide you through the bureaucratic maze. With supporting resources, employees in California, including teachers and other public sector workers, can effectively advocate for their rights to paid family leave and state disability insurance.