California Parental Leave, simplified for working W2 parents
Proudly Helping Over 1100 Expecting Parents since 2024
The "why" behind ItsYourLeave: supporting working, expecting parents. Here is why it matters, in their words.
Real notes from California parents who worked through the Paid Leave Blueprint. The support that everyone deserves.
Average time off with baby
Typically paid out in disability plus bonding
Saved on admin, back and forth, and the mental load of leave planning
“The Blueprint and the support behind it were amazing to have in my corner throughout the entire process of figuring out what my maternity leave would look like. I appreciated how approachable and knowledgeable the support was on CA maternity leave policies and the passion in helping me get as much time as I could with my son after he was born. Because of the Blueprint’s help and resources, I was able to take 5.5 months off to spend time with my baby, which I will be forever grateful for. I would 10000% recommend it! Worth every penny!”
What we believe
Every mother is a working woman.
Healing and bonding go better when money is not the worry. Both parents deserve to know their time off, their pay, and their next step.
More time with baby
3 reviews
6 months of paid disability and 2 months of paid baby bonding leave.
“I would highly recommend the Blueprint! I learned so much about my mat leave rights. I ended up with 6 months of paid disability and 2 months of paid…”“I would highly recommend the Blueprint! I learned so much about my mat leave rights. I ended up with 6 months of paid disability and 2 months of paid baby bonding leave! I felt empowered and informed when communicating with my HR.”
So at peace knowing I did all I could to be home with my baby.
“I was able to successfully take 5.5 months of maternity leave and felt so at peace knowing I did all I could to be home with my baby as much as I…”“I was able to successfully take 5.5 months of maternity leave and felt so at peace knowing I did all I could to be home with my baby as much as I possibly could!”
I made the most of my protected leave and my employer’s policies.
“I am so thankful I chose the Blueprint. I felt so relieved after working through it, knowing that I made the most of my federal/state protected leave…”“I am so thankful I chose the Blueprint. I felt so relieved after working through it, knowing that I made the most of my federal/state protected leave and my employer’s policies. It was so helpful, answered all of my questions and the tools were personalized for me based on my specific scenario. I really appreciate the insight and it was a joy to work with!”
A clear plan, filed on time
5 reviews
I had no idea where to start and it mapped it out so clearly.
“The Blueprint was amazing. I had no idea where to start with maternity leave and it mapped it out so clearly for me. The support was easy to…”“The Blueprint was amazing. I had no idea where to start with maternity leave and it mapped it out so clearly for me. The support was easy to communicate with and now I feel confident that I will be able to navigate it in the future if needed. 10/10 recommendation!”
Prepared to file on time.
“The Blueprint is a great help. It helped me understand the system and to get me prepared to file on time.”
I loved being able to look back at the curriculum when needed.
“Prior to working together I didn't even know where to begin with leave, as my job makes it difficult to navigate. The Blueprint helped me start the…”“Prior to working together I didn't even know where to begin with leave, as my job makes it difficult to navigate. The Blueprint helped me start the process and supported me along the way. I loved being able to look back at the curriculum when needed.”
I am the only California employee at my company.
“The Blueprint was the best thing I could’ve done! I am the only California employee at my company so I did not have much support from our HR team.…”“The Blueprint was the best thing I could’ve done! I am the only California employee at my company so I did not have much support from our HR team. The Blueprint laid out every step clearly, talked me through all options, and helped me make a plan. Because of it I was able to put my mind at ease and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy, not worrying about what deadlines or submissions I may be missing. So thankful!!!”
On track to file at the appropriate times.
“I felt like I was on track to file at the appropriate times and to make sure I didn’t miss any deadlines.”
Peace of mind
3 reviews
A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.
“I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders just having the Blueprint to guide me through the process of maternity leave. I’m the first in…”“I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders just having the Blueprint to guide me through the process of maternity leave. I’m the first in my family to have a professional career that offers formal, extended maternity leave. My mother and grandmother were farm workers, so it was deeply important to me to take full advantage of this privilege and spend that time bonding with my baby. Because this is my first child, but I hope to have more, I also felt it was important to learn as much as I could now, to set a strong foundation. I wanted to do things right the first time, so the process would feel more manageable and less overwhelming in the future.”
Built by a mom who navigated this herself. I felt I could trust it.
“Understanding the nuances of federal and California maternity leave felt so overwhelming, and I wanted one less thing I had to worry about before my…”“Understanding the nuances of federal and California maternity leave felt so overwhelming, and I wanted one less thing I had to worry about before my baby arrived. It really put me at ease to work through the Blueprint and I am so grateful my questions were answered. Plus it was built by a mom who navigated this herself, so I felt I could trust it with these issues and it did not disappoint!”
Every expecting parent deserves this kind of support.
“Planning parental leave can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with a dozen overlapping rules, but the Blueprint made everything so much easier. It…”“Planning parental leave can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with a dozen overlapping rules, but the Blueprint made everything so much easier. It was kind, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks to it, I was able to step away from work with confidence and be fully present for my family. Every expecting parent deserves this kind of support.”
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