Paid PDL—Compliance and Implementation

Costs and times
SSC Clients: $205 per attendee
Non-clients: $410 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 11:00 AM
Presenters
Danyel Conolley Vice President
Raphael Guzman Director, Management Consulting Services
Leilani Aguinaldo Senior Director, Governmental Relations

Beginning January 1, 2027, California public school employers will be required to provide paid Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) to eligible employees experiencing disability due to pregnancy or related conditions. This technical webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the new law, operational guidance for implementation, and implementation considerations for human resources (HR), payroll, and business services. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of eligibility, leave administration, budgeting, payroll, and operational compliance considerations to prepare their local educational agency (LEA) for successful implementation.

Paid PDL is transformative new policy, representing an investment in supporting pregnant LEA employees by protecting current earnings and preserving retirement service credit. This training is for the practitioner and will provide operational advice for successful implementation and legal compliance. Following the presentation, attendees can participate in a Q and A session with presenters. 

Who Should Attend

  • HR Staff (HR administrators and technical staff)
  • Business office staff (chief business officials, management, fiscal staff, and payroll)
  • Other school administrators involved with employee leave management

Cancellation Policy 

What You’ll Learn

  • Overview of paid PDL including key provisions, implementation timeline, and employer responsibilities
  • Eligibility requirements and qualifying reasons for paid PDL, including employee eligibility and pregnancy-related disabilities covered under the law
  • Coordination with current law, including overview of the interaction with current state and federal leave entitlements, State Disability Insurance, Family and Medical Leave Act, and California Family Rights Act)
  • Budgeting, payroll, and account code considerations for implementing paid PDL
  • Operational considerations for substitute staffing and leave coverage
     
Location Details
October 15, 2026
DETAILS FOR THIS LOCATION
SSC Clients: $205 per attendee
Non-clients: $410 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 11:00 AM

Thank you for your business. School Services of California Inc. has moved to credit card payments for this service. Please contact us by email at SSC-Assistance@sscal.com or by phone at (916) 446-7517 if this causes an undue hardship for your organization.