How soon do you put in for pregnancy leave?

jodi_p

I was just curious when everyone is putting in for their pregnancy leave.

In my work's guidlines they say the sooner the better, even if the dates aren't exact. I know I still have plenty time but was wondering what people normally do? Do you wait for guidance (when you are further along) from your doctor?

Sorry I know I babbled.

Shandie_725

If you're under FMLA, I believe you must do it within 30 days (even if the dates aren't exact). I will tell my work as soon as I come out.

Sept_Bride'07

is your work requiring you to give a certain day? 

i worked up until delivery, and my employer was fine with that.  they knew if i didn't show up one day, i probably had the baby.  i called them to let them of course, but they were very flexible (as long as i had my work load in order, which i did).

jodi_p

MarcnShaun:

If you're under FMLA, I believe you must do it within 30 days (even if the dates aren't exact). I will tell my work as soon as I come out.

Okay -- that's what I was curious about. I haven't come out at work either -- and thought maybe it was too soon for me to put in for leave.

Sept_Bride'07

is there someone in hr you can talk to?

jodi_p

Unfortunately, since I'm with a corporate job it's a little harder -- the HR rep isn't right here to talk to.

I guess I could discuss with my manager and see what the norm is.

Sept_Bride'07

is there a handbook that might outline some of this?  you know, so you don't have to spill the beans earlier than you'd want.

laurasue

Our HR department doesn't let us put in formally until 30 days before (as stated above). But once I'm in my 3rd tri I'll start talking more seriously with my boss about maternaity leave and post maternity leave plans, and how to transition my projects while I'm gone.

jodi_p

thanks ladies! I will have to double check with my manager and take a more thorough look at the handbook and then decide from there.

annierific

I am due April 17th- putting in for FMLA starting April 5th- that is if i dont get put on bed rest or if LO is born early!

I am going to submit my doctors forms to HR in January.

magdalina.h

I plan on working all the way up until delivery. Of course that's the plan for now, but it may change depending on if I have to go on bed rest.

islandgirl79

I told my boss and HR at 16 weeks.  My boss and I have been planning accordingly for me to be out from mid April to August.  Probably in March I will put in for my vacation time and research TDI payments.

queenofkings76

In my performance review today my boss talked to me about maternity leave and estimated time off. 

Our VP of HR is currently out on Maternity leave.  We'll probably look for a temporary replacement closer to my due date.

dmstar79

I did it fairly early last time.  This time I'm going to wait.  My delaying it probably has more to do with feeling guilty about coming back from maternity leave for 9 months before leaving again. . . but still, I remember last time I wish I had waited for whatever reason.