Double FMLA time for twins??

AJC&Maggie · January 2014

I need to call HR, but a coworker just asked me if I will be taking 24weeks since it is twins??
I live in MA.
Have you ever heard of this? I was planning on taking the normal 12 weeks.

SWA80 · January 2014

I wish. I tried to convince my work to give me 12 weeks paid instead of the six we get but they didn't go for it.

cukimerrydoll · January 2014

Not sure. I've never heard of anyone getting double time, but I have heard of getting extra time when NICU stays are involved.

carrotcake06 · January 2014

That would have been nice. I ended up taking 15 weeks.

pillowass · January 2014

FMLA is a federal benefit, the same no matter what state you live in. You get 12 weeks protected time off per year, not per event (or per baby in your case.) Your state might have laws concerning parental or medical leave that would give you more time off, but it would be different from FMLA.

PurpleIris30 · January 2014

Not under FMLA, but perhaps MA has a state law with different provisions.

24karat · January 2014

MA has a state provision separate from FMLA. I think it is eight weeks of unpaid leave/job protection that you are allowed to double for twins. Like FMLA there are requirements to qualify (I didn't because my employer is in VT) for this so check with HR and read up on the law.

ETA: I don't think the 8/16 weeks counts in addition to FMLA, they have to run concurrently in most cases. Again, check the law and see if it applies in your case.