Win for CA Small Business: Paid Family Leave Funding
Do you have a CA employee on Paid Family Leave between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2026? If so, review this blog to see if you qualify for up to $2,000/employee back from the state!
As a business owner in California, you will encounter times when an employee must take Paid Family Leave (PFL) to care for a new child or a seriously ill family member. While you want to support your employees' need to take leave, this can naturally present some unique financial challenges for small- to medium-sized business owners. California is offering a grant to small businesses to help alleviate some costs that a small business may incur when an employee decides to take PFL. The Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant will pay up to $2,000 to small businesses impacted by Paid Family Leave to offset costs related to hiring or cross-training.
How Can Your Business Receive This Payment?
Payments are made directly to the employer and will cover costs for:
Training/cross-training existing staff to cover the duties of the employee on PFL.
Marketing, recruitment, and other reasonably foreseeable training costs.
Is My Business Eligible?
To be eligible for the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant, the business must meet the following requirements:
Small businesses in California with 1-100 employees with at least one (1) employee utilizing California's Paid Family Leave program between June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026.
Businesses must be registered to do business in the State of California.
The business must be active with the California Secretary of State's Office.
The business must have an active California Employer Account Number (CEAN) under which their employees are listed for payroll.
Grant Amount Based on Employee Count:
Businesses with 1-50 employees may receive up to $2,000 per employee utilizing Paid Family Leave.
Businesses with 51-100 employees may receive up to $1,000 per employee utilizing Paid Family Leave.
How Rising Tide HR Can Help
Determine Eligibility: Evaluate whether your business meets the eligibility requirements for the grant.
Navigate the Application Process: Guide you through the application process to ensure all necessary documentation and requirements are met.
Submit Future Applications: Assist with submitting applications for each subsequent employee who qualifies for Paid Family Leave.
Leave Management: At Rising Tide HR, we offer complete management of your LOA process for all state and federal leave types.
By leveraging this grant program, your business can better manage the financial impact of supporting your employees' family needs, ensuring a smoother operation and a more supportive work environment. You can find more information on the program, as well as access the application here - CA Paid Family Leave Grant.
