The first thing employers should know is that FMLA runs “concurrently” with both PDL and CFRA. This means that FMLA does not provide any additional leave entitlement beyond the allowances provided under PDL and CFRA for the purposes of a pregnancy-related leave.

Does FMLA run concurrently with CFRA?

FMLA and CFRA will run concurrently for Baby Bonding. However, an employee may only be eligible for PDL and not FMLA or CFRA. immediately eligible for PDL. ... or adoption, however, employees may be eligible for FMLA/CFRA for Baby Bonding Leave.

How do FMLA and CFRA work together?

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) entitle eligible employees to unpaid, job protected leave under defined circumstances. If you employ 50 or more employees, you are covered by FMLA. If you employ five or more employees, you are covered by CFRA.