We have heard of 12 but more and more we realize 6 is the magic number. Does anyone know the law regarding it?
2007-01-03 02:40:07 · 27 answers · asked by Cristian 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The Family Medical Leave Act law says 12 weeks of unpaid leave
total. But, this only applies if the company you work for has more than 50 employees. PLUS, you have to have worked there at least a year and have worked at least a certain number of hours
(1700, I think).
The law doesn't say they have to gve you your old position back, though. They can get away with a "similar" one.
Also, if you use all 12 weeks, you can't qualify for more time off
for doctors appointments, check ups, sick child, etc.. if you use all your sick days.
DO NOT TAKE ALL 12 WEEKS. I did. I ended up getting fired because i needed additional time off for doctors appointment, sick child, etc and didn't have any more leave time.
2007-01-03 02:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by txharleygirl1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well what the law is it depeneds on where you are from. You have to work pretty much right up until you are ready to pop! Some places varey like i have 2 jobs i am a lawyers a assistant and a hairdresser with lawyers they would probley give me 12 or more the hairsalon only offer 6-8 no more. But what i found is staying home for the 1st 2 years is best for mommy and the baby! you will spend more money trying to find a sitter or day care to work then staying home and letting the man take care of the money! then after a year or 2 find another part time job you may even desire to go abck a little earlier but unless you have a really good job maternity leave really insn't worth it! think about it you will bring ur baby home get her/him on a schedual and then break it once it gets used to it!
good luck!
2007-01-03 02:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by tluckie313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Pregnant women don't usually get off for maternity leave unless the doc signs the woman off duty.
2) Both times I was pregnant and working, it was 6 weeks.
But it depends on where you live. In the US, 6 weeks is required, I believe. In Canada, it's longer. I know there is FMLA here in the US, but I can't remember much about it.
2007-01-03 02:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Family Medical Leave Act allows for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child (among other things). That means that you can take 12 weeks off of work without losing your job. That being said, it doesn't mean your insurance company will pay disability for 12 weeks unless deemed so by the OBGYN. Most short term disability policies allow pay for 6 weeks for vaginal delivery and 8 weeks for a C- section.
2007-01-03 02:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lilith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States you are allowed 12 weeks. However, that doesn't mean your employer will pay you for all 12. They have to let you take the time off. Check with your employer for information regarding salary during maternity leave.
2007-01-03 05:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a US federal law called FMLA, which says that if you have worked with the company for atleast one year, then they have to give you 12 weeks off for maternity leave. BUT, they do not have to pay you anything during this time, any pay is up to them. Most companies will pay you 60-70% of your salary for six weeks because this is what disability insurance covers, then give you the additional six weeks unpaid. You can check with your company's HR to see exactly what your companies policy is.
2007-01-03 03:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by growing inside 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Short term disability will usually cover 6 weeks (8 for a C-section). This usually means that this time is at least partially paid time. FMLA law requires an employer to allow at least 12 weeks *unpaid* time off after the birth of a child.
2007-01-03 02:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by tabithap 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok, usually companies and disability insurance gives you 6 weeks for a vaginal birth and 8 weeks for a c-section. The family medical leave act allows you to take off 12 weeks but you will only get paid for the amount of time your insurance and or work will allow. The family medical leave act just secures your job for you.
2007-01-03 02:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by ktbblb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the company! The law requires that your job has to keep your position for 12 weeks without having to pay you! Your company does not have to pay you maternity leave unless they want to...Usually it's based on how long you've been with them!!! And usually, the company will pay 6-8 weeks for maternity...60% of your check!
2007-01-03 02:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by September Sweetie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well where I live the law is 17 weeks of maternity leave + 35 weeks parental leave for mom and 35 weeks parental leave for day. This leave is the right to leave without risk of being fired.
Only 15 of the 17 weeks of maternity leave are paid. 35 weeks of parental leave is paid per couple, and they can split it how they wish.
Now you want to tell us where you live?
2007-01-03 02:50:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋