FMLA job protection stressed

I was reading online that if your doctor considers it a disability, you can have up to four months of protection for your job.

“The California Code of Regulations further details pregnancy as a disability in §7291.2g: "A woman is disabled by pregnancy if, in the opinion of her health care provider, she is unable because of pregnancy to work at all or is unable to perform any one or more of the essential functions of her job or to perform these functions without undue risk to herself, the successful completion of her pregnancy, or to other persons.
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“The term "essential functions" is defined in California Government Code §12926, subdivision (f). These essential functions include needed time off for prenatal care, severe morning sickness, doctor-ordered bed rest, childbirth, recovery from childbirth and any related medical condition. Additionally, postnatal care, bed rest, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, post-partum depression, childbirth, loss or end of pregnancy and recovery from childbirth are examples of other medical conditions that could give rise to a leave of absence. With respect to breastfeeding, lactation, without medical complications, is not considered a disabling related medical condition entitling the employee to pregnancy disability leave, although it may require another reasonable accommodation.”
You can absolutely tell your boss/company to look into these codes! I hope this helped! ❤️
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CA provides additional/extended protections but it’s the employees responsibility to file for it (Pregnancy Disability Leave - not the same as Paid Family Leave)

FMLA and CFRA are very similar and cover the 12 weeks for baby bonding and some recovery.

You can also request for accommodations for your restrictions set by your doctor (wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what your job wants to discuss first).

https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/employment/pdl-bonding-guide/