$497.00 USD

The Full Coverage Plan: Leave planning start to finish!

  Before You Book — Quick Check!

Let's make sure you are a good fit!

How State Disability (SDI) Works in California (aka how you get paid to take time off)

Let’s say you’re pregnant, recovering from birth, or bondin with your new baby! — California might actually pay you while you’re out.

What is SDI?
It’s short for State Disability Insurance. If you qualify, it pays you every week you can’t work for medical reasons + bonding time! (for both expecting parents who pay into it!)

How much do you get?
Most people get 70–90% of their paycheck, tax-free! 

✅ How to Check:

Look at your paystub or W-2. You’re good if you see:

  • CA-SDI

  • CASDI

  • CA-Disability

Here is where to look on a paystub or W2:

❌ Who doesn’t qualify?

If your paystub says stuff like:
• VPDI (a private plan)
• You’re self-employed and do not pay yourself as a W2
• You work for a federal job (like USPS, military, VA hospital)
• Your company is out-of-state and doesn’t offer it

Not sure? DM me on Instagram or email me at [email protected] 

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If you book and it turns out you're not eligible, I’ll refund you — no questions asked!

What I Offer: The Leave Blueprint

Your step-by-step plan to get paid and protected during parental leave.

💰 Most clients get:

  • 7 months off

  • 24 weeks paid

  • ~$942/week

  • ~$22,600 total — tax-free

This is money you’re already eligible for if you’re paying into CA-SDI. But the process is confusing — and mistakes can cost you thousands. That’s why I made this.

Here is the link to the EDD calculator of what you would get weekly!

Real Talk — Why You’re Here:

You might be feeling like:

  • “How much time off can I even take?”

  • “Is it paid? Do I use PTO? What does HR mean?”

  • “I looked at the EDD website and I’m more confused than ever.”

  • “I want to get it right and not lose money.”

Yeah… I’ve been there. I messed up my own claim after having my son. I got denied and nearly lost $30K. That’s why I built this service — so you don’t have to go through that.

Here’s What You Get:

💡 4 one-on-one calls (before and after baby)
💬 Unlimited email support for 12 months
📅 Custom leave plan + calendar with filing dates
✅ Claim review before you submit
📞 Auto-caller tool to reach the EDD faster
📄 Scripts for HR + tips for your partner’s leave
🎓 Bonus: Paid Leave Masterclass
📞 2 extra 30-min “ask anything” calls

What We Cover in Each Call:

Call 1: Build your full leave plan
Call 2: Review all steps before your leave starts
Call 3: Claim help on your last day of work
Call 4: Post-birth support — file Paid Family Leave + plan any extensions

Still Not Sure?

These are some common questions that come up for folks:

  • “Do I file the day I stop working?”

  • What is this "continued certification of benefits" I'm getting from the EDD?
  • If I quit my job, do I have to pay back the state money?
  • If I get fired, can I still get maternity leave money from the state?

  • “Can my doctor extend disability?”

  • “Is 4 weeks before due date paid?”

  • “What’s the difference between SDI and PFL?”

  • How does the EDD know my disability was extended? And what is this "back to work" date?

  • “What is this "notice of computation from the EDD- and does this mean my claim was approved? How do I see that?

  • I got a raise right before I went out- does that change my benefit amount?
  • I got a new job in the middle of being pregnant, can I still take paid leave? How is my job protected?

  • “How do I make sure I don’t owe money back?”

  • What determines if they pay you 70 or 90%?

Then yep — you need this. And I’ve got you.

TL;DR

This system is confusing on purpose.
HR won’t explain it. The EDD doesn’t make it easy.


But I’ve helped 900+ California parents take 7+ months off, get paid, and avoid major mistakes.

📞 Not sure if this is a fit for you? Feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected] and I'll let you know!

💳 Need a payment plan? I offer Klarna + Afterpay at checkout and you still get full access to the support!

Let’s get you paid and protected!

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Effective Date: May 8th, 2025

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Itsyourleave Parental Leave Consulting

400 Capital Mall, Suite 900

Sacramento, CA 95814

[email protected]

 

What People Are Saying:

Brittney helped me easily secure a minimum of 6 months of leave and gave me the education and resources to be able to extend it and get an additional month of paid leave! I went into her course having zero knowledge that I could receive this much job protected leave and compensation. She walked me through a specific timeline of what and when I’d need to apply for SDI and PFL and how to communicate with resources to my HR. Truly, you will save so much time and possibly get extra money in your pocket with her help. I can’t imagine what I’d do without her.

Understanding the nuances of federal and California maternity leave felt so overwhelming, and I wanted one less thing I had to worry about before my baby arrived. It really put me at ease to work with you and I am so grateful you were able to answer my questions. Plus as a mom yourself and navigating this, I felt I could trust you with these issues and you did not disappoint! Brittney was an amazing advocate and person to have in my corner throughout the entire process of figuring out what my maternity leave would look like. I appreciated how approachable and knowledgeable she was on CA maternity leave policies and her passion in helping me get as much time as I could with my son after he was born. Because of Brittney’s help and resources, I was able to take 5.5 months off to spend time with my baby, which I will be forever grateful for. I would 10000% recommend working with her! Worth every penny!

Brittney was incredible at helping me navigate my company's first-ever parental leave situation. She made complex information digestible and organized, putting everything into an easy-to-use timeline and calendar that I could directly share with my employer. What truly sets Brittney apart is her combination of expertise and empathy. Her kind approach and expert guidance turned what could have been a frustrating process into a smooth experience. She answered all my questions thoroughly and provided comprehensive information with several follow ups as my leave dates got closer. I'd absolutely recommend her to any expecting parent - working with her was a game changer for me!

After working together, I felt a huge sense of relief and confidence. I was able to plan my time with my newborn in a way that felt intentional and supported, without second-guessing the logistics. I walked away with clarity on what to expect, and more mental space to actually focus on my family.

I cannot recommend Brittney enough! The process for mat leave is very confusing and can be extremely intimidating, especially when you’re pregnant ha! Brittney was so helpful in explaining all the terms to me and helping me to achieve the maximum time away from work so I could not only spend more time with my new baby but also get paid. The best part is that she remains available for questions as your stages of mat leave progress. I’m so grateful that I found her, I couldn’t have enjoyed almost a year off work to bond with my baby. You need her!