So I am confused, am I entitled to 6 weeks or 12 weeks unpaid maternity leave?

Question

According to FMLA.

My HR has already told me by law 6 weeks unpaid, so since they told me by law Im assuming the FMLA and its website says up to 12 weeks. So the up to part is whats confusing me.

Answer 1

they have to give you 12 take that law and print it up and take it to your hr. If they try to fire you go for unemployment and take them to court for being unlawful. Not many people are willing to take this up with there work and it is sad

Answer 2

Check with your Doctor. They should be able to give you the disability paperwork for your maternity leave (6 weeks.) You don't get paid the same salary as you would if you were working full time. In CA there is the unpaid family leave for another 6 weeks (I think it's that long.) You can attach that onto your disability leave or take it anytime within the first year your child is born.

Answer 3

FMLA you are entiled to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.... as far as getting paid.. you would have to talk to you HR office but usually it's 6 weeks paid leave for a natural delivery and 8 weeks for a C-section

Answer 4

You are entitled to 12 weeks leave but most companies and insurance/short term disability policies will only pay you for 6 weeks of leave. The other 6 weeks is usually taken without pay. Check with your human resources person to get the exact details on how your company works.

Answer 5

You are entitled to 6 wks paid & 6 unpaid.
check with hr to verify

Answer 6

You are entitled to 12 weeks if your company has more than 50 employees. If under 50 employees, your company may still stick to this policy; ask them or read your employee handbook.

Answer 7

Visit your HR office and discuss this with them.