Celebrating 20 Years of Paid Family Leave

The State celebrates a remarkable milestone of 20 years of supporting Californians with our Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. On July 1, 2024, we invite you to join our celebration at the Paid Family Leave 20th Anniversary Family Resource Fair at the State Capitol. Learn more about this valuable program that supports Californians, discover resources available to help families, and have some fun!

Westside of State Capitol building
Monday, July 1, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This celebratory gathering will bring together community groups, advocates, and families in honor of two decades of the nation’s first PFL program – part of a valuable network of resources and assistance available to strengthen families across California.

EDD launched the Paid Family Leave program back in 2004 and today it continues to provide benefits that allow workers to be there with their families for the moments that matter most. Funded through contributions from workers noted on their paystubs, benefits support bonding with a new child, caring for a seriously ill family member, or assisting in a family member’s foreign military deployment.

Nearly 4.3 million Californians have received $15.6 billion in PFL benefits over the past 20 years when they need to take time off to care for loved ones. Their stories are also showcased in a new video we created, Celebrating 20 Years of Paid Family Leave (YouTube).

Here’s to 20 years of being there for the moments that matter most, and many more to come!