Do you go on unemployment during maternity leave? Or do I file something else.?

Question

Really I wouldn't be unemployed, right, just taking time off. Sorry if this sounds silly but I am new to this and need to know exactly what to do in a couple months. Thanks for your advice.

I live in Ohio.

Pregnant with twins!...hence my screen name, LOL

Answer 1

In the US, you can use your sick and vacation time for maternity leave or, if you have short-term disability insurance through your company, then you can file for that and just use sick or vacation time to fill the gap before it begins. Short-term disability only covers 6 weeks of maternity leave. If you want to take more time off, you can do it under the Family Leave Act, which will keep your job waiting for you until you return, but does not offer any financial compensation.

Answer 2

Run, not walk to your Human Resources office and ask for your company's policy for maternity leave. They all vary however, there are new laws in effect which not only concern the new mother, but the father and family as a whole. (Make sure your husband checks his company's policy also...there are laws concerning new dads and the amount of days they are gifted for maternity leave (family leave) Good news, actually. Also, when you were hired, you were probably given a brochure or something relative to your company's policy however, things might have changed. Your Human Resource manager should be able to walk you through what happens while you are off, how much time you have, what your pay will be, and be sure to investigate what your insurance will cover. Sometimes, coverage differs depending on the pregnancy and any complications that may arise. Make sure you get phone numbers of insurance, company, etc because you will definitely have questions later. I remember when the law was changed to (3) day hospital and mother and baby leave - unless there are complications. In 1990 the average cost per day in the hospital delivering a child was $500. You can imagine with all the new technology and medical personnel involved in this delivery process (everybody gets paid) the price has more than doubled! You will want to be sure that you can monitor as much as possible what the 'hospitals' give you - vs what you can bring on your own to help defray costs. (Some people consider midwifery). At any rate, the information you need is available from the human resource office. Best wishes to you and to your family. P.S. If this is not your first, and you have other children, consider the purchase of a small gift (doll or some other cuddly toy) wrapped and presented to them when they come to see the baby. This can be a very good introduction to the new baby and help limit the jealousies that surely will follow - especially if other children have not been completely involved in this process. Just a thought.

Answer 3

Living in Canada you get maternity benefits for 1 year at 55% of your wage...to a maximum on 425 a week. As for Ohio you might want to look into the employment office in your area.

Answer 4

some companies DO enable for paternity go away, yet while the guy takes it he will probable no longer be paid till he makes use of trip days to gets a commission on a similar time as he's long previous. My husband's employer facilitates paternity go away in this way if the fathers prefer to take it. *Maternity* go away is meant to grant the female a huge gamble to bodily recover from the beginning. that's why paternity go away isn't inevitably presented via all employers - b/c the adult men are not bodily improving from the beginning. edit: Oops, i exchange into assuming you're interior the U. S., in case you're actually not interior the U. S. then this answer would not practice to you.

Answer 5

As was mentioned by a few people, it completely depends on your specific employer.
The federal law provides FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) to employees working for employers who employ 50 or more employees. This allows you up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. The federal law does not provide monetary supplementation during your leave, it only serves as job protection.
Many employers require you to drain your sick pay and vacation during that time as well! All you need to do is inform your employer that you are pregnant and will be taking leave around your due date. And also talk with them about how long you are planning to be out... etc.
They are required to maintain your medical benefits during your leave if you are currently using their plan - you have to pay whatever you usually pay as your portion though!

Good luck :)

Answer 6

Your employer should have an existing policy in their employee handbook. Most of the time you only get paid for any unused vacation, sick, or personal time you've accrued. I know Nebraska state law says that your employer is required to give you up to 12 weeks for medical or family emergencies and they have to hold a position for you at the company. Contact your human resource person or the state department of labor.

Answer 7

If you live in the US you do not get unemployment for maternity leave. The only way you get paid is if it something the company you work for offers (which most do not). I would talk to your Human Resources department.

Answer 8

if you don't have leave or paid time off, you claim disability, but they'll only pay you for 6 weeks and it's only about 50% of what you made on average. (in california) but in my case, the coolest thing happened. right when my disability ended some other agency started sending me checks for the same amount if i agreed to stay home and 'bond with my baby' i don't remember who they were tho. look into it.

Answer 9

Do you live in Canada or the US? In Canada.. you go on unemployment, but you specify that it's for Maternity leave. It's for 1 year, and you get 85% of your pay. It's not that hard to set up and get going.

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=/en/lp/spila/wlb/wfp/11Maternity_Leave.shtml&hs=wnc

Answer 10

I believe you file for disability. You can only file for unemployment if you've been laid off. Where do you live?