I’ll show you exactly how to get the most paid time off for your maternity leave, without stress or confusion.
Between state laws, federal protections, employer policies, and HR’s mixed messages, most parents end up piecing together half-answers from Google and Facebook groups. The result? Missed paychecks, shortened time off, and a constant worry that you’re overlooking something important. It’s confusing, stressful, and can leave you feeling like the system is stacked against you, right when you should be focused on your baby.
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✔ Unlock all the benefits you qualify for in California. PDL, SDI, CFRA, PFL, and more.
✔ Calculate your paid benefits so you know where you stand financially during your leave.
✔ Structure your leave strategically to maximize both time off and income.
✔ Navigate extensions and avoid costly mistakes.
✔ Create a personalized roadmap to take leave confidently and stress-free.
✔ Standard and extended maternity leave roadmaps
✔ Full workshop for reference anytime
✔ Ready-to-use email templates for HR
✔ Roadmap where you plug in your due date and all timelines update automatically
Discover exactly what you’re eligible for, including both paid and unpaid programs. We break down eligibility rules, explain how benefits stack, and show you how to structure your leave strategically. You’ll understand:
✔ Paid vs. unpaid leave and how job protection works
✔ Key programs like PDL, CFRA, SDI, PFL, and PPLO
✔ Eligibility criteria simplified in plain English
✔ How California state law gives you more advantages than federal law
It’s one thing to know your benefits, but do you know how long they last or how much you’ll be paid? In this module, we cover:
✔ Exact durations for each benefit, including pre-birth leave
✔ How to calculate your weekly benefit, whether your income is steady or variable
✔ Strategies for requesting extensions and a list of conditions that qualify for postpartum extensions
✔ The trick to pairing job protection and paid benefits so you maximize both
Finally, we put it all together with a visual, step-by-step roadmap. You’ll see every milestone, from filing your initial claim to submitting medical certifications, and know exactly what to do and when. The roadmap includes:
✔ Standard and extended timelines
✔ Clear action items so you never miss a deadline
✔ How to handle extensions without risking your benefits
✔ PDFs of standard and extended roadmaps for quick reference
✔ PDF of the full presentation to keep as your personal guide
✔ Email templates to communicate with HR effortlessly
✔ Roadmap: plug in your due date and watch all your deadlines update automatically
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the confidence, clarity, and tools to take maternity leave on your terms. No guesswork. No missing out. Just clear, actionable steps to secure your time, pay, and job protection.
Don't leave time and money on the table. Claim the maternity leave you deserve. Register for your workshop today.
I want every mom to get the maternity leave and pay she deserves, without wasting hours figuring it out on your own. Skip the stress and confusion, let me guide you straight to the results you need.
Choose your preferred plan
ONE-TIME INVESTMENT: $290
✔ Instant access to a fully guided online program, short, actionable lessons you can complete at your own pace
✔ Clear breakdown of all state and employer benefits, with step-by-step guidance to maximize both time off and pay
✔ Smart visual leave planner: input your due date and instantly see your full timeline and key deadlines
✔ Ready-to-use templates for requesting leave, filing extensions, and communicating with HR confidently
✔ Live Q&A sessions to get answers to your unique questions and tackle tricky situations
✔ Convenient 24/7 access from your phone or computer, with lifetime updates whenever California laws or benefits change
✔ All-in-one resource library: worksheets, calendars, PDFs, and guides to keep everything organized in one place
ONE-TIME PAYMENT: $590
Get a completely personalized plan for your maternity leave with a private 1-hour consulting session on Zoom. We focus on your unique situation so you leave with a crystal-clear roadmap and peace of mind.
✔ Deep-Dive Document Review – I carefully examine your employer handbook, policies, HR emails, and any short-term disability documents to uncover every benefit you’re entitled to and pinpoint opportunities to maximize your leave.
✔ Benefit Verification & Optimization – I go through all relevant State and Federal programs you qualify for, showing you how to combine them with employer benefits for the longest paid and protected leave possible.
✔ Projected Pay & Timeline – Know exactly what your leave will pay and when, with calculations for every portion of your maternity leave using both State and employer benefits.
✔ Custom Leave Planning Tools – Walk through your potential leave scenarios, from shortest to longest, with personalized calendar-style guidance so you can confidently submit dates to your employer.
✔ Email Templates – Ready-to-use, professional email templates to request your leave and extend it if needed, customized with your dates and milestones.
✔ Follow-Up Support – Two follow-up emails after the session to answer questions, clarify details, or guide you through HR discussions (Our initial session is so comprehensive that most women find they rarely need additional support!)
Send me an email at Shelly@parentalleaveadvisors.com and I'll walk you through any questions, so you feel confident it’s the right fit for your maternity leave.
I’m an expert in California State Leave Laws, an HR professional, and a mom who’s deeply passionate about helping women take the maternity leave they actually deserve. I’ve spent years building benefit policies for employers, reviewing thousands of leave documents, and supporting women through some of the most pivotal months of their lives.
At California Parental Leave Advisors, I’ve guided women across all kinds of workplaces, from large corporations and startups to schools, hospitals, and nonprofits, helping each one secure the full benefits they’re entitled to.
I’m fluent in the acronyms that confuse most people, PDL, SDI, CFRA, FMLA, PFL, PPLO, ADA, and I’ll help you decode them too. My goal is simple: to get you the most time and the most pay while keeping your job protected.
I’ll walk you through every step: timelines, paperwork, state benefits, employer policies, and I’ll create a personalized strategy that puts your family first.
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about forms and deadlines. It’s about bonding with your baby, healing after birth, and having peace of mind that your leave is covered. I’d be honored to support you through it.
Let’s make your leave smooth, paid, and powerful 🤍
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