Governor Kim Reynolds has endorsed a new legislation to implement paid family leave for new parents employed in state government. State government employees will now receive a mandatory four weeks of paid leave following the birth of a baby, be it their own or their partner’s. This policy is equally applicable to those employees who adopt a child. The proposal has always been a key priority for the governor and won a significant majority of votes from the House and Senate this spring. Reynolds considers this legislation a part of making Iowa a pro-family state.

Matters related to family leave benefits can often raise questions. For employees seeking specific details, they should reach out to their human resources representative, or alternatively, if in doubt about your specific situation, it can be useful to directly contact the department that oversees these benefits. For those in California, the authority is the California Employment Development Department (EDD). The EDD manages the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program which provides financial assistance to individuals taking time off to care for their newborn babies. This program is beneficial to employees seeking support during their leave. To get a hold of Paid Family Leave, you can visit the official government website, or you can browse websites like eddcaller.com that offer guidance on how to contact these services.