2006-10-05 08:59:48 · 14 answers · asked by Halyna C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Depends on their policy
2006-10-05 09:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by mise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its not maternity leave (which is anything from 6 to 12 months) the leave is not legally obligatory, and therefore the company does not have to grant any leave in respect of child care. However a lot of companies these days will try their best to negotiate a reasonable amount of time that benefits both you and them. They could also consider renegotiating your working time so that perhaps you would work part time or jobshare rather than a full time job.
Or they might just give you a fixed time, say a month, before giving you notice of termination.
It's really upto them as to how much leeway they want to give.
You use the words 'gets rid of me' which gives the impression they're not going to be very amenable to being flexible with you.
You might want to consider alternative emplopyment.
2006-10-05 09:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its maternity leave you have 26 paid weeks and a further 26 unpaid weeks by law. I f its not maternity leave you are legally entitled to 13 weeks for each child under 6. This must be requested in writing to your employer giving at least 4 weeks notice. they cannot reject your request using the term ' business needs' the act involved dictates they must give a specific reason individual to your role within the business. there are exclusions to this as well for smaller businesses with less than 14 employees. These rules were brought in about two years ago and should be included in your employers family friendly policy.
2006-10-05 09:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by StephE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on why you are off work... if it is due to your 5 year old's health such as a health problem there is something called the Family Medical Leave Act it will allow you to take time off work for Family Medical problems for a certain amount of time without fear of losing your job - it's not paid but you can take the time off.. you do have to apply for it... any other reason you need to find out what your company's policies are... they can get rid of you probably pretty much to their discretion if it isn't a medical problem
2006-10-05 09:11:06 · answer #4 · answered by katjha2005 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the entitlement is 1 year maternity and of the order of a few month between the ages of 1 and 5 years old. This is on top of annaul leave
2006-10-05 09:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by pete m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My company is 12 weeks.
2006-10-05 09:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by BAM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The state or locality you live in is also important, I know in California the laws are (supposedly) written in favor of the mother and not the company.
2006-10-05 09:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by jayne_galaxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is not maternity leave, and it is not due to a health problem(your or baby), then you are most likely subject to your company's leave policy-- as in, you can use your sick time and vacation time but they are NOT obligated to grant you 'leave without pay."
2006-10-05 09:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
search for FMLA ( faimly medical leave act)
I beleive they are required to hold your job for 12 weeks if they employ over 50 people.
your paticular company may be more generous,
but do check with someone, and get all promises in writing.
2006-10-05 09:09:28 · answer #9 · answered by papeche 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the gouverments policy is your company can keep your job but not your position open for a year your postion IE job role is open to you for 6 months
2006-10-05 09:09:06 · answer #10 · answered by stevethewocka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋