You guys clearly are unaware that CA is one of five states where disability benefits are mandated by state law, and do cover pregnancy. If the employer does not provide disability benefits, the state does. Pregnancy is absolutely covered under these state plans.
However, I don't disagree that the employee is *probably* not eligible since she has not worked for over a year. In this case, it doesn't matter that she's been looking for work - what matters is whether she has worked.

