Maternity leave is defined as the period of time when a woman woman takes time off from work to have and take care of her baby. Employers cannot legally deny a woman maternity leave; however, different states have different requirements as far as how long an employer must legally allow for maternity leave.
Where to Find Information on Maternity Leave and FMLA
Women have a wealth of support when it comes to maternity leave and FMLA. Local, regional, state and federal departments are set-up to protect women during pregnancy from employer discrimination and retaliation.
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Maternity Leave When Adopting
State laws and employer policies differ from one state to the next when you adopt a baby.
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Can My Husband Take Paternity Leave?
There are no short term disability options available for fathers who want to take time off for the birth of a child. According to the FMLA, fathers are allowed to take up to 12 weeks unpaid leave.
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Important Contacts Before Taking Maternity Leave
When you do decide to reveal your pregnancy to your employer, you need to make a list of important contacts within the company and your personal prenatal care to ensure you know whom to contact when the pregnancy nears the due date.
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