CA SB770

Expands the family temporary disability insurance program (renamed "Paid Family Leave") effective July 1, 2014, to include leave to care for seriously ill grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and parents-in-law, in addition to existing covered relatives (children, parents, spouses, and domestic partners).

Maintains the existing six-week maximum benefit period per 12-month period and one-seventh of weekly benefit amount per full day of qualifying leave.

Adds definitions for new covered family relationships: grandparent (parent of employee's parent), grandchild (child of employee's child), sibling (person related by blood, adoption, or affinity through common parent), and parent-in-law (parent of spouse or domestic partner).

Updates medical certification requirements to reflect expanded list of family members employees may care for under the program, with certificates to be filed by treating physicians or practitioners.

Makes an appropriation from the Unemployment Compensation Disability Fund to cover administrative costs and benefits under the expanded program.