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In the case of a new father, it would be appropriate to ask for a copy of the legal birth certificate. However, it may take some time for the father to produce this document. We will note that a father can take up to 12 weeks of continuous FMLA to care for and bond with a newborn. However, there is no provision under that law that would allow the father to take time off to provide childcare for the other children in the home.
From that point forward, the leave is FMLA/CFRA leave and is counted against the employeeâs FMLA/CFRA entitlement. QUALIFYING EVENTS 1038.4 (No. 144 November 2010) FMLA/CFRA leave may be taken for the following reasons: ï· Birth and care of an employeeâs newborn child. This event provides up to 12 weeks of leave. ï· Care for a newly adopted or placed foster child (written verification required).