When I see photographs of it in darkness I feel that I am watching it sleep, resting in preparation for the people it has to entertain the following day. To me a garden without people is dead, and people have brought The Alnwick Garden to life and restored its soul. -- Duchess of Northumberland. Get Involved.
California's pregnancy disability leave law requires employers to allow employees to take up to four months off for disability relating to pregnancy and childbirth. This leave need not be paid, but the employee may use any accrued paid leave she has available. This leave is not maternity leave.
Labor Standards -- State Pregnancy and Parental Leave Act, federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 1  The leave must be taken within 12 months of the birth or adoption. 2  Employees must request the leave from their employer. 3  Employees can choose when the leave will begin. Employers can adopt reasonable policies about when requests for leave must be made. Frequently asked questions. Can my pregnancy or parental leave count against my paid leave? Yes. If you have paid leave, including sick leave or paid vacation, the amount of parental leave can be reduced so the total leave (parental plus paid leave) is not more than 12 weeks. Can my pregnancy or parental leave count against FMLA leave? Yes.