Tag: employment_development_department

California Names New Labor Agency Building After Dolores Huerta

30 Oct 2026 12:07 p.m.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the honor Friday, two days after ordering flags at half-staff and as Los Angeles lit City Hall red and white in memory of the labor and civil rights leader.

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California Fathers Embrace Paid Family Leave with 1,905% Increase in Bonding Claims

20 Jun 2026 11:58 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California's Paid Family Leave program sees a 1,905% surge in fathers taking bonding leave since 2004, now matching mothers' participation. Enhanced benefits and accessibility are fostering stronger family connections and shared caregiving responsibilities.

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California Fathers' Paid Family Leave Claims Soar by 1,905%

20 Jun 2026 11:56 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California's Paid Family Leave program sees a 1,905% increase in fathers taking bonding leave since 2004, with men now filing 51% of claims. Enhanced benefits and accessibility are supporting families and promoting shared caregiving.

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California Fathers Embrace Paid Family Leave, Claims Soar by 1,905%

19 Jun 2026 2:27 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California's Paid Family Leave program sees a 1,905% increase in bonding leave claims from fathers since 2004, with men now taking leave at rates comparable to mothers, strengthening family caregiving.

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