Parents Plan for Paid Family Leave in San Francisco

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Ryan, a toddler, is being read to by one of his parents; his parents will soon be able to take advantage of San Francisco's new family leave law. Photo by Lisa Bartai/KALW Crosscurrents

By Lisa Bartfai, KALW Crosscurrents

Rents and cost of living in the Bay Area are still on the rise, but San Francisco families will soon start seeing some relief: The city has a new family leave law that will go into effect in January 2017. The law will guarantee parents six weeks off with full pay while they’re home with a new child. That’s a big departure from the current policy.

Right now, you get the same amount of time off, but with only 55 percent pay. That part is covered by state disability insurance; and when the new law takes effect, employers will cover the rest.

Read the complete story at KALW Crosscurrents.

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