Firefighter postpartum and recovery leave.

Summary

The bill adds a new Labor Code section that grants active firefighters who give birth, have a stillbirth, or experience a miscarriage after 20 weeks of pregnancy a 26‑week fully paid leave, provided they have worked at least 1,250 hours in the prior year. The leave is paid at the firefighter’s regular rate, all benefits continue, and the employee returns to the same or equivalent position. It aims to improve health outcomes for women firefighters and boost retention in the fire service.

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