Do you get paid for any of this? Is there a website anyone knows of?
2006-08-21 10:52:39 · 27 answers · asked by tinnisk 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's a matter of policy at each individual employer whether you get paid or not. But the Family and Medical Leave Act does provide certain protections. They must keep your job for you for at least 12 weeks.
2006-08-21 11:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
generally it's anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months. It can be paid or unpaid, but it's not a law that it has to be paid.
All in all, it's up to the company. But, depending on your state, you may have additional protection under the law.
Federal Law:
The Family Medical Leave Act allows private or public sector employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave to, among other things, take care of a newborn baby or newly adopted child. One thing though—if you plan to take advantage of this act you have to work for an employer with more than 50 employees in a 75-mile radius.
But you should know that taking some time off after your pregnancy under this act doesn’t guarantee that your job will be held. A provision under the FMLA states that it is completely legal for key employees to be terminated during leave. You are considered a key employee if you are in the top 10 percent of highest paid employees. This provision was designed to ease economic hardships for companies who were missing key employees.
However, when you go on your leave your employer has to let you know that you are considered a key employee. And if they decide not to hold your job they must also notify you and give you the option of returning to work before your leave is up. So you do have options.
2006-08-21 18:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by freetronics 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know where you are but I'm in the UK and we get 26 weeks paid and can choose to take another 26 weeks unpaid. If the company dont pay the maternity leave the government will pay £110 per week. I think thats correct anyway
2006-08-21 18:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by Claire O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each company is different. Typically it's 6 weeks for a natural delivery, and 9 weeks for a c-section. Most company do not pay, some co pays 1 week). You need to be on disability insurance to get any $$.
There is a federal law, FMLA, that gives you additional time for child bonding and taking care of a sick, etc, which is about 4 month (but they start the day of your birth). This is unpaid.
2006-08-21 18:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on where you live....I live in CANADA.... where my maternity leave is 18 weeks and if you have a husband you can take up to 52 weeks off PAID 55 % of your wage. Or you can split so your off half the time and your husband the other half.
2006-08-21 18:06:07 · answer #5 · answered by dee_07_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check in your employee handbook, as it varies from place to place. I had 8 weeks paid off, but I received only 1/2 of my salary each check. I think the norm is 6 weeks though and they need to hold your job for you for at least that amount of time.
2006-08-21 18:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by flowwjoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the company you work for...6 weeks. Some companies go for 8-12 weeks but thats for a C-Section.
Your HR department will know but do your homework and find out what they legally can pay you while gone.
2006-08-21 18:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the places i have worked have been 6 weeks paid but you can legally take 3 months without pay with the FMLA.
2006-08-21 21:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by rj_miller76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the company. most laws mandate that you be given 3 months leave without pay. Some companies will actually pay for your maturnity leave (let me know what company does this so i can send in my resume). if you are with a company for a year, you are entitled to your same position or a comparable one upon your return.
however, all is not lost. for those of us who don't get paid maturnity leave can definitely apply for disablility. pregnancy is legally considered a disability now. appropriately so since our homones and bodies are no longer in our control. so be sure to apply for disability leave as soon as you stop working due to pregnancy. this only works if you plan on returning to work after your leave.
2006-08-21 18:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK its 26 weeks - but what you do is - Get to your Doctor on the 24 week and say you have Post Natal Depression - and get a further 6 months off with full pay..Check out the TUC info site.
http://www.worksmart.org.uk/rights/viewsubsection.php?sun=52
2006-08-21 18:02:12 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋