2006-12-11 14:44:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My understanding of the Family and Medical Leave Act is that it only applies to employers of 50+ employees, so it would probably not apply to you. You should double-check this, though. But in any case, following FMLA may be the most ethical thing to do if at all possible. I'll tell you what my company allows but some of that might be company policy that goes beyond FMLA.
We allow 6 weeks for a natural birth, and 8 weeks for cesarean. We also allow for additional time within the first year of the baby's birth for "bonding." The max total time allowed in that year is 12 weeks. So if she took 6 weeks for birth, she could take another 6 weeks for bonding (at the same time or later in the year).
FMLA time is unpaid, but she may be able to apply for aid from the state, depending on the state. The other major provision of FMLA is that the employer is required to give her her old job back when she returns with the same compensation as before.
2006-12-11 15:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by garwig1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the United States, I recommend you research the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It covers issues such as this. I can't remember the amount time time you would be required to give (I want to say FMLA covers up to eight weeks, but I could be wrong). You are not obligated to pay her during this time, although you may if you would like.
2006-12-11 22:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by spunk113 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FMLA covers up to 6 weeks without pay. Most employers do not ay for maternity leave.
2006-12-11 22:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 months, no work no pay
2006-12-11 22:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋