2006-09-28 06:23:12 · 11 answers · asked by c_monkey832003 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If you're in the U.S. - here's a summary:
http://www.unlv.edu/Human_Resources/Benefits/fmlasum.html
In summary: The FMLA requires employers of 50 or more employees within a 75 mile area to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to "eligible" employees for certain family and medical reasons. Employees are "eligible" if they have worked for a covered employer for at least one year, and for 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months.
2006-09-28 06:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by ValleyGal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know that when you come back from leave they have to give you the same pay and the same or an equivelent job. You also must give them a notice and turn in some paperwork. Go into human resources or ask your boss for the correct forms to fill out, your MD has to fill them out as well so have them ready when you go 4 a check-up so that you do not have to make another trip. Also, your employer has to keep your current insurance up for a certain amount of time while you are away. There is a lot more to the law than we all think. Do not expect your employer to tell you any or all of your rules and rights either. Every state has their own office that deals with this. Call your local Department Of Labor and ask them for the number of the office that deals with FMLA Act.
2006-09-28 06:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maternity leave or paternity? Bit of difference there. All women regardless of their length of service are entitled to 26 weeks of pay. Women with 6 months continuous employment are entitled to a further 26 weeks (this is not paid and not compulsory). A woman can start her leave no earlier than the 11th week before the expected childbirth and no later than the childbirth. Fathers are entitled upto 2 weeks paid paternity leave.
Parental leave is another issue which is unpaid and available for an employee to take upto 13 weeks or 18 weeks for a disabled child. There are certain conditions which need to be fulfilled and are as following:
s/he has one years continuous employment
s/he has responsibility for a child
the leave is taken to care for the child
s/he is the parent of a child under five years old
If you return within four weeks your job is secure as you are entitled to return to the job in which you were employed before you took the job.
2006-09-28 06:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by Tina 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Google Family medical Leave Act
2006-09-28 06:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the parent, male/female and the company. Some companies will let you take a certain amount of time off paid or unpaid. Some will let you take time off for adoption too. Check with your human resources department or your boss.
2006-09-28 06:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure if I understood the question but I'm guessing you mean if you need to leave work to be with your child say if they're ill, I'm not an expert but they have no right to stop you leaving, you will probably be told to make the time up!
2006-10-02 00:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by C Greene 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think this all depends on which country you live in. I would check out what you can find on the web
2006-10-01 06:30:03 · answer #7 · answered by gypsyeyes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You get 12 weeks unpaid.
2006-09-28 06:30:43 · answer #8 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends how long you have worked in the company.or if you are pregant you are entitled to leave with pay
2006-09-28 23:28:10 · answer #9 · answered by kipper25 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Regarding what situation, specifically?
What state are you in?
2006-09-28 08:59:58 · answer #10 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋