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maternity leave
so my employer says that i can only have 5 weeks off for maternity leave and i was just wondering if this is true and if not how much can i take and what should i tell them?
Asked on May 13, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
If you are a covered employee and your employer is covered: you can take up to 12 weeks unpaid maternity leave. See the links below:
http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/regs/compliance/1421.htm
http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/regs/statutes/fmla.htm
Under California law, pregnant women can take a pregnancy disability leave if needed during their pregnancy. Up to four months can be taken off due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. Reasons to take the leave include:
- Severe morning sickness
- Prenatal care
- Physician-ordered bed rest
- Childbirth
- Recovery from childbirth
To take this California maternity leave, a woman must be incapable of doing at least one essential job task without risk to herself, her unborn child, or others
In fact, in California you can take up to more time off if you qualify.
Workers who participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program are entitled to a maximum of six weeks of partial pay each year while taking time off from work to:
- Bond with a newborn baby, adopted or foster child
(both parents) - Care for a seriously ill parent, child, spouse or registered domestic partner
Most workers will receive approximately 55% of their pre-taxed weekly wage, up to a maximum of $917 while on leave.
The Paid Family Leave Program is administered by the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) a state agency, not the employer.
So, ultimately, if your employer is threatening you with this, contact the California Employment Development Department and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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