Community› The Bump Month Clubs› March 2011 Moms
March 2011 Moms
New Discussion

maternity leave question for teachers

mc15mc15
in March 2011 Moms

Does anyone know if school vacation counts as part of the 12 workweeks guaranteed by FMLA? I'm 39 1/2 weeks, and after tomorrow, I don't think I can make it back to school next week -I am completely ineffective at this point, and my sub is all ready to start. But, if my April break counts as a workweek, I may have to go back for the last 3 days of school... which would be pointless & which would seriously disrupt bf'ing

TIA

 

Report Reply to Post

Re: maternity leave question for teachers

  • chipperbergchipperberg
    It DOES NOT count.  (YIPPEE).  I confirmed this with our HR and it is also on the website for FMLA.  It states 12 workweeks.  An entire week off is not considered a workweek as you could not work if you wanted to, so it does not count toward FMLA!!!  This was amazing news to me as my last day is tomorrow and I thought I would have to go back for a week.  I don't.  Off until after Labor Day!  Best wishes to you and good luck...For the record, double check with your Union rep and HR person so you have it in writing, even email confirmation, which I have, just in case you need it later.  The FMLA website also states that if you are provided the wrong information by your employer, it is their fault and they have to kind of suck it up.
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • galexandriasgalexandrias member

    imagechipperberg:
    It DOES NOT count.  (YIPPEE).  I confirmed this with our HR and it is also on the website for FMLA.  It states 12 workweeks.  An entire week off is not considered a workweek as you could not work if you wanted to, so it does not count toward FMLA!!!  This was amazing news to me as my last day is tomorrow and I thought I would have to go back for a week.  I don't.  Off until after Labor Day!  Best wishes to you and good luck...For the record, double check with your Union rep and HR person so you have it in writing, even email confirmation, which I have, just in case you need it later.  The FMLA website also states that if you are provided the wrong information by your employer, it is their fault and they have to kind of suck it up.

    This. I work HR for a school district and handle all FMLA requests and this is how our policy is stated. I would however, as PP stated, confirm with your union rep & HR advisor to be sure or for your peace of mind.

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Anniversary
    Report Reply
  • mc15mc15
    Thanks so much for your replies ladies-I double-checked with HR & I am so happy that I know I won't have to go back at the end of the year!!!
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"