Maternity Leave Workshop

Maternity Leave - Virtual Workshop 

Why leave time and money on the table? This 2-hour Zoom workshop is designed to help new and expectant parents—whether you're a mom, dad, or any family structure—maximize your parental leave benefits, ensuring you get the most time off and the most pay during your leave. 

What We’ll Cover:

  • Maximizing Paid and Unpaid Benefits: Learn how to unlock every dollar of parental leave available to you, from CA SDI and PFL, to CFRA, FMLA, and bonding, to specific employer-provided benefits. Don’t miss out on any benefits you’re entitled to.

  • Combining Benefits for More Time and Pay: Discover how to strategically combine state, federal, and employer benefits to stretch your leave and maximize your pay. Learn the secrets to ensuring you don’t leave any time off or money on the table.

  • How and When to File Claims: Get the inside scoop on when to file your claims, what documents you need, and how to avoid delays, so you can start your leave smoothly and without financial stress.

  • Eligibility Requirements: Understand the eligibility criteria for each benefit, so you can ensure you qualify for the full benefits you deserve.

  • Calculating Your Benefit Amount: Learn how to calculate exactly how much you can expect to receive during your leave, so you know where you stand financially during your leave. 

  • Duration of Benefits: Know how long each benefit lasts. The more you know, the more time off you can take!

  • Navigating Extensions: Get expert tips on securing extensions and understand how additional documentation can help you extend your time off and keep the benefits coming.

  • Effective Communication with Your Employer: Learn how to communicate with your employer so your leave is stress-free and compliant with company policies—ensuring your focus can be on your growing family, not paperwork.

What You’ll Gain:

By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to maximize your parental leave benefits, get the most time off, and make sure you’re fully compensated during your leave. You’ll be empowered to navigate the process, file your claims confidently, and plan your leave without leaving any money or time on the table.

About your instructor:

I’m Shelly Yehuda, an HR expert with a certification in California State Leave Laws. I’ve spent a lot of time helping new and expectant moms understand their rights when it comes to maternity leave benefits. My goal is to make the whole process easier by breaking down the rules and helping moms navigate their leave options without the stress. I’m really familiar with programs like FMLA, CFRA, PDL, CA SDI, Paid Family Leave, Bonding, PPLO, ADA, and different employer-specific policies. I’m here to guide you through your maternity leave so you can focus on what really matters—your growing family—while staying on top of all the legal stuff.