I was wondering if anyone has ever done this, or if there's any law whatsoever protecting mothers if they decide to do it. I went on maternity and parental leave and they are almost gone. Now that it's almost time for me to go back to work, I have decided that instead of going back, I will stay at home to care for my baby. I don't want to send him to day care since he is still too young and I don't feel comfortable with him going there at this age (if they had one on site at my work, I might reconsider but they don't), not only that but whatever I would earn from my employment would not even cover the cost of daycare. I would like to go back to this job though, I don't want any other one, I should be able to go back in a year or so because I can have a family member taking care of him by then. Is this possible? any good suggestions?
2007-03-03 11:11:05 · 16 answers · asked by AMommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you have been at you job for a long time they might say that you can have your job back in a year, but there isn't a guarantee. You would be better just to take the year off and try to get back in the work force when you feel the time is right. I don't think that there is a law like that for a healthy family member. There is one for medical leave but your family isn't sick.
Good luck
2007-03-03 11:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by Brittney U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Illinois, you are covered under FMLA (family medical leave act). When a woman has a baby, she can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a baby she gave birth to, has adopted, or to care for a sick family member. This applies to companies where there is more than 50 employees.
Your employer would have to give you the same position when you returned or a comparable position.
You are definitely only covered for 12 weeks under FMLA, not a year. Sorry and good luck.
2007-03-03 19:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Super Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you're employer has more than 50 employees in a 75 mile radius then they fall under the act. It allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, and when you return you must be given your job or a job at the same level with the same pay when you return. Search it on the web to see some of the exclusions, and talk to your companies HR department to see if you can.
2007-03-03 19:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you resign, your employer does not have an obligation to give you your job back when you choose to return.
Depending on the job, you may or may not be able to take another leave. For instance, some jobs have a "sick bank" and you can apply to use the days in the sick bank. I would suggest talking to the head of human resources.
Best of luck with your situation.
2007-03-03 19:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Chase 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a resignation is a resignation. You will be leaving them to find a replacement for you, and it would most likely not be a temporary one. I think that if you leave on good terms, you may potentially have a place at that company, provided the management doesn't change, and your replacement doesn't outshine you.
It's a good decision to remain with your little one. Nothing can replace the love and guidance of a mom.
You have many years to go back to work. Good Luck!
2007-03-03 19:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to resign. Just ask for unpaid leave.
And explain your circumstances. And also tell them that you'll train your fill-in really well to make sure that s/he can continue the job seamlessly.
It's done all the time. You may loose your benefits for the duration of your unpaid leave, but that's something you should try to negotiate. Especialy your health insurance. If possible, try to stay insured with the company while you're away.
Good luck!
2007-03-03 19:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by Nina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing as a temporary resignation. You might get an unpaid leave of absence, but its up to the employer. If you live in Ontario in Canada, you are entitled to take one year off, and your job is legally required to be held for you to return.
2007-03-03 19:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live as to what local laws are. However have you considered just talking to your employer about talking another leave of absence?
(Are you in Canada, because if you are you should know there is a difference between federal leave which requires your company to hold your position and provincial which deals with what leave is paid)
2007-03-03 19:18:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separation from mommy before age 3 is very damaging to chlidren, so bravo to you for wanting to do for your child what's right.
Even if they had a day care on site, he would still be damaged by separating from you.
All you can do with your company is ask them for a leave of absence - but in one year, you would harm your child greatly by going back then - or asking to work from home.
Focusing on your child is worth whatever happens to your job.
2007-03-04 01:23:11 · answer #9 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your job would be protected by FMLA. They can't deny it to you and they can't fire you for it. But I believe you won't be able to get an entire year. I think you can get at least 3 months, possibly 6.
Check with your employer or the local unemployment agency.
2007-03-03 19:21:01 · answer #10 · answered by chargersfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋