FMLA Maternity Leave
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Some states let you go a month before due date others don’t. Ask your HR department what is covered for you.
@Maria another reason I’m going on leave early is to go back home to deliver because my doctor is not the best down here. I have an appointment with my doctor back home on the 5th so I’m praying she will be able to so I don’t have to travel 3 hours for work.
@Kasandra YES! The only downfall with my job is that I am contract so I just couldn’t up and leave. Hopefully the case manager from FMLA reaches out and gives me some more information!
I didn't take FMLA and my short term disability (how my work handles paid maternity leave) only covered post baby. That said I have an office job and am currently remote so it was easier to work until baby was born.
As HR what their policy is. Every state and employer is different. In my experience, I had to use pto for any unapproved time off.
I think it depends on the state you live in and the company you work for. I was unable to use FMLA or paid maternity leave until I actually gave birth so I just reduced my hours to part time. I ended up going into labor three weeks early so it worked out lol good luck!