Did anyone's DH/SO use FMLA for birth of child?

jlaOK

My DH is planning on using FMLA to take off a total of 4 weeks for the birth of DD.  He is going to take 2 weeks when she is first born and then take an additional 2 weeks off when I go back to work.  Does anyone have any experience in what DH will have to do paperwork-wise?  Has anyone had a positive/negative experience with DH/SO taking FMLA?

ras26

I think paperwork-wise, it will depend on his employer.  DH actually took off about 8 weeks with me; he was allowed to use 6 weeks of sick leave just like I was, and then after that we both had to use vacation...we work for the same Agency and we hav

Sonadora

H took 2 weeks fo PTO when B was born, then another 4 weeks under FMLA when I went back to work. He had to put in for the PTO like normal and then HR had a form he had to fill out for the FMLA portion.

Alexames

he filed it online and according to him, it was very simple.  a lot easier and faster than trying to call in (which is always busy/over limit) and/or sending the paper work via mail.  so far, he have taken 3 weeks of it...

jennyelf

Mine took off a total of 8 weeks. Two weeks as vacation time when LO was born and 6 more weeks when LO was 2-3 months under FLMA when I returned to work. His work wasn't precisely pleased, some comment about "can't your wife stay at home?", but DH asserte

Mustardseed2007

DH took 4 weeks off after I went back to work so that we could extend the time DS was home with us. He works for the federal government and went through his HR department and supervisor to get the FMLA leave squared away.

In his particular offic

carabear80

DH took 3 wks off using FMLA when DD was first born.  It was wonderful for him to be around and both of us could get used to being parents together.  Then he took another week off the last week of my maternity leave.  He is planning on taki

JoJoMama730

Geez, my DH only took a day or two off after G was born.  I'm jealous of all these DH's that took several weeks off to contribute and help out. 

526SadieSadie

DH's boss gave him crap because he left early the day I was admitted to L&D and then she gave him crap for using a week of vacation time to be home with us when they discharged me and DD.

He's working for a much better company now so hopefu

mben1119

Yes, DH took 2 weeks of FMLA when DS was born. It is the same as anyone else filing for it. He just had to let HR know ahead of time, my OB signed a paper for him,  and called them the day DS was born so the clock started.

SummerOH

peanutrach1:

DH took 3 weeks off under FMLA when DD was born. He just worked with his HR department to get the required paperw

cltk12

JoJoMama730:

Geez, my DH only took a day or two off after G was born.  I'm jealous of all these DH's that took several we

LoCarb

1st that's really sweet he's taking off to help and bond w/ LO.I agree w/ PP it's just paperwork to fill out.

katieh1017

peanutrach1:

DH took 3 weeks off under FMLA when DD was born. He just worked with his HR department to get the required paperw

brettsmama

My DH took 6 weeks paid family leave when we had DS. His HR told him what paperwork needed to be filled out and I think he also had to have my OB sign something and also provide a birth certificate, but I can't remember for sure. He took 2 weeks when we

FabulousMrs.P

Yes. He took 2 weeks off through FMLA. There is paperwork that he has to fill out. He can get it from HR. In addition, your doctor will have to fill out some paperwork for his FMLA as well.

We had a positive experience. His boss actually suggest

slstine19

I am surprised that some of your DH's were allowed so much time off when you work at the same agency.  

 Spouses employed by the same employer may be limited to a combined total of 12 wor