Maternity Leave

Maternity Leave is sponsored by University of San Francisco. Offers maternity leave benefits under California law, including Pregnancy Disability Leave and Family Medical Leave Act protections.

HR - Benefits - Parental Leave/Baby Bonding | myUSF Parental Leave/Baby Bonding If eligible, FMLA/CFRA provides 12 weeks of unpaid job and group health benefit protection to bond with a new child. These 12 weeks are called ‘baby bonding. ’ Non-California employees should contact leaves@usfca.

edu to determine if their state provides leave or paid benefits. Eight of the 12 weeks of baby bonding are partially paid by CA Paid Family Leave (PFL) and, if eligible, San Francisco Paid Parental Leave (PPLO). To be eligible for San Francisco Paid Parental Leave you must be employed by USF for 6 months.

Less than full-time employees must average working 8 hours or more in the geographical boundaries of San Francisco. Full-time employees must average working 40% of their time in the geographical boundaries of San Francisco. PFL pays approximately 70% of weekly salary, up to $1,765 per week in 2026.

And, if eligible, PPLO requires that USF pays approximately 30%, up to $757 per week (2026). If not eligible for PPLO, accrued vacation can be used to supplement PFL benefit. Employees who accrue vacation, can use vacation hours for the four remaining weeks of baby bonding, or go unpaid.

The 12 weeks of baby bonding, may be taken in two-week increments; shorter increments will be allowed on two occasions. The 12 weeks of baby bonding must be taken within 12 months of baby’s birth or adoption. University benefits will continue during FMLA/CFRA leave.

Employee benefit contributions will continue to be deducted from USF pay. Tristar, the university leave of absence partner, administers and certifies eligibility of FMLA/CFRA, PFL and SF PPLO. Tristar will mail/direct deposit PFL payments.

USF pays PPLO benefit payments. Get Started - Steps to Request Leave » Adding a New Child to Your Benefits You may add your new child to USF benefits within 30 days of birth or adoption via USFWorks . Birth or adoption documentation will need to be uploaded.

There are two Lactation Rooms on main campus: UC Room #329 and LM Rossi Room #105. If working at another campus location, please reach out to leaves@usfca. edu To request use of a lactation room, please submit a completed and signed Lactation Accommodation Request Form to leaves@usfca.

edu at least five (5) business days in advance before the start of the request. The form is to be signed by both Employee and Supervisor. Employee and Supervisor will receive written confirmation of approved schedule.

The lactation rooms are scheduled in 30-minute increments. Please indicate on the request form the Days and Times you wish to schedule the room. For example: Mondays 10-10:30am & 4-4:30pm.

Your requested times are not guaranteed. Your One Card will be updated to provide swipe access to the lactation room. If you need to change or cancel your scheduled use of lactation room, please email leaves@usfca.

edu as soon as possible. USF Lactation Accommodation Policy New parents are eligible for the USF Childcare Subsidy . Apply for the subsidy within the first 30 days of returning to work after childbirth, adoption, or foster placement.

USF’s employee assistance program is administered by Concern . Concern offers employees and their families Parent Coaching, In-the-Moment Support, Work-Life Resources and more. The USF Parents’ Group lets you connect with your fellow employees about all things parent including daycare, preschool, camps, etc.