Hi out there,
I am completely overwhelmed with FMLA paperwork and am not sure what, if any, to fill out; this is my first baby. I started my job in October 2012 and have a due date of February 8, 2013. I told my employer this when I was first hired and he said it wasn't a problem for me to be out on leave (I told him I was planning on taking a short leave - I'm thinking maybe 4-6 weeks at the most). Do I qualify for paid leave? Unpaid leave? Do I have to submit paperwork? I'm totally lost here. Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks!
Re: FMLA paperwork assistance
Unless I'm reading this wrong, you will have only been at your job 4.5 months max when your leave starts- as far as I know you will not qualify for FMLA. You have to be there for a year to qualify for FMLA, which is 12 weeks unpaid.
It depends on your employer whether they offer paid or unpaid leave and what paperwork is required.
It sound like your situation is similar to mine. I wouldn't go in expecting any paid time, but see what your boss says. Are there any ladies you work with that have gone on maternity leave? You could ask them if they recieved any paid time.
I'm the first of my company to need maternity leave. My boss is allowing me to use my accrued sick/vacation leave, is giving me an additional 2 weeks paid, and was originally going to give me 6 weeks total off (with the remainder unpaid) but I asked for and was granted a total of 8 weeks off.
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It depends if your company offers short term disability, and at what percent of pay that your company offers. Set up a meeting with HR.