Could someone plz tell me a little about this and what it means plz..... thanks x
2006-12-30 01:26:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
family medical leave act of 1994. check out the web site below.
Synopsis of Law
Covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons:
for the birth and care of the newborn child of the employee;
for placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care;
to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or
to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition.
2006-12-30 01:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Lori H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well all I know is you have the right to take 3 months paid maternity and another 3 months unpaid in Britain. An emplyer can not fire you for becoming pregnant and they have to let you go back part time if you wish.
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2006-12-30 14:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by sammyantha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Below is a link that summerise the act! Will probably answer any further questions you have. If your in doubt about something and want some free advice contact Citizens Advice.
http://www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/emplaw/maternity/matpat.htm
2006-12-30 09:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Becci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been unable to trace such an Act and think that you are referring to the Employment Rights Act 1996. This link will show you the wording of the Act and the word maternity is highlighted, to indicate which parts apply to expectant mothers/new mothers. http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:w2TvuWuMeVUJ:www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996018.htm+maternity+rights+act&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1
2006-12-31 07:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Humm, we have paid leaves for both the father and the mother for 7 months, here. Though you only get 70 % of your wage during that time. ;)
2006-12-30 09:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by dane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means while you are pregnant your employer must give you time off to attend all of your anti natal appointments, and when you leave your job to have your baby they must keep your job open if you have told them you are going to return....different employers have different time scales but i think the most common time is 3months.
2006-12-30 09:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by angie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋