Maternity Leave: Toddler
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Maternity Leave
Asked by E.A. from Chicago
on February 9, 2009
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Hi does any one know when is the correct time to take maternity leave? Please let me know.....Thanks...
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- It depends on the company. Most offer 6-8 weeks. Companies with 15 or more employees have to offer 12 weeks under FMLA. When you start is up to you. It's better to la...
- I waited until after I had my baby. I wanted to spend the full 12 weeks with the baby so I worked right until the very end. Good Luck! Jenny
- I'm planning on working until the very last minute!
Maternity Leave
Asked by C.G. from San Francisco
on January 21, 2009
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Hi Everyone and thanks in advance for your responses. I was wondering what the norm is these days on maternity leave. I have heard that women are allowed to take up ...
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- C., you should talk to the union person at your school or district if you're in a public school- I was also a high school teacher when I had my first daughter and I wa...
- Depending on your medical condition you can take as much time off before your child is born if it is medically neccesary. (Your doctor can or will sign papers for you ...
- If you pay into the social security and California State EDD system you are eligible for 4 weeks prior to delivery, 6 weeks after for a vaginal delivey/8 weeks for a ...
Maternity Leave
Asked by W.B. from Houston
on July 14, 2011
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I recently file a charge for discrimination of pregnancy on my boss,because my hours were reduced unexpectedly , they gave me not one good explanation on why they were...
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- Usually maternity leave is not paid, and lasts six weeks, which is usually when your doc releases you to go back to work. Unless your boss is asking you to come in the...
- Most places especially small places do not offer *paid* maternity leave unless you have a disability insurance policy. I took 12 weeks of *unpaid* maternity leave whe...
- In companies where maternity leave is offered via short-term disability here is how it works: The first 5 days are unpaid - you use any existing vacation, personal,...
Maternity Leave
Asked by A.W. from Minneapolis
on August 31, 2008
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I just gave birth to my second son. I have a two year old boy who is helpful and loves his new brother very much. He has shown no signs of jealousy. I am on a 6 week m...
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- Don't let other moms sway you either way. Do for yourself what you can do. Remember that 6 weeks isn't a long time to recover and get some much needed sleep w/ a 2 y...
- A W Hi there! Congrats on your new addition! I was in the same situation and decided that I should bring my oldest child to daycare 1x a week. I figure that it w...
- I hope that I was not the one who sounded too harsh. I have 5 children of my own, and 6 grand children. I owned and operated a small daycare/preschool for 11 years. I ...
Maternity Leave??
Asked by L.B. from Billings
on June 17, 2010
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I have only been at my job for a lil over 3 months and I'm 36 weeks pregnant now. I work with young girls who don't like to work a lot so I'm stuck working there shift...
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- The thing is you can take off when you like, but that doesn't mean your job has to save your position. You're not eligible for FMLA so unless your company has another ...
- L., You sound like a doormat, you are about to give birth and are entitled to your paid maternity leave. Start standing up for yourself! I’m not familiar wi...
- Who cares what your boss wants? I would just telling her my last day is June 30 and she can start scheduling me six weeks after the baby is born. You wont be checkin...
Maternity Leave
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on December 16, 2010
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I work for a small company that does not have a formal maternity leave policy. My employers are really great and want to work with me to fashion a custom leave plan t...
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- My doctor submitted my FMLA paperwork just recently and the HR department approved me for 6-8 weeks. I'm not permitted to return without a dr.'s note before then. I...
- Wow good for your company for being so supportive, that is awesome (and rare)! My advice is to take at least 12 weeks off if possible. This is your time to bond wi...
- 2 or 3 months is good. Your recovery wont be that long but it will be nice for you to spend with your baby.
Maternity Leave???
Asked by B.E. from Cincinnati
on September 19, 2007
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Hello All, I am 34 weeks along in my 1st pregnancy with my husband, my baby is due Oct 30 at 7am by c-section. I am currently working as a nanny for a 1yr old boy, I h...
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- Congratulations on the new baby! Get some rest! You've gotten some really good advice here so I don't want to go on and repeat what has already been said. The fac...
- What do you want to do?? You may need to sit down and think more about that. Are you hoping that we give you vindication to take off work or a pep talk to keep you mot...
- I took 2 weeks off before, a girlfriend of mine took a month, cuz her dr threatened to put her on bedrest if she didn't show down...
Maternity Leave
Asked by C.S. from Albuquerque
on January 28, 2008
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I just started a job and am expecting. I work for a small employer. They know I am pregnant and ok with it. How many unpaid weeks for maternity is reasonable to ask my...
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- I would say 6-8 weeks is average. FMLA only applies to companies with more than 50 empoloyees so I don't know if you qualify for up to 12 weeks. I would talk to ...
- I would talk to them as soon as you can, I would ask for a minimum of 6-8 weeks...they may still allow you to take the 12 weeks that the family leave act allows, the s...
- I'm not sure what kind of job you do, but instead of maternity leave, I worked up to the day I gave birth, and then transitioned to working from home - and it's been a...
Maternity Leave
Asked by V.H. from San Francisco
on April 11, 2008
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With my first son I worked up until I went into labor but this time around I have a job that is more demanding. I have found my self to be really tiered and irritable....
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- I know that you are allowed 12 weeks after delivery (under FMLA) to bond with the baby and I believe it's up to 6 weeks before the birth *hoping someone will correct m...
- Tell your doctor in no uncertain terms about the pain and stress you are having. If your doctor agrees that you should be at home he can give you the form to apply for...
- Call or visit online the disability office, and find out your options. I think you can get disability AND bonding time (Family Leave Act) which might give you a longer...
Maternity Leave Financial Help
Asked by J.P. from Pocatello
on August 2, 2012
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Whatprograms or grants or what cn i do to have money coing in while im on my maternity leave since i wont be able to pay my bills???? single mom wondering what to do
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- You can go to your state offices and apply for financial assistance. It will be a few hundred dollars per month but it will help. Then you can also file for food stamp...
- What about child support from the baby's father?
- At your hospital, there should be a financial/budget person you speak to while you are pregnant that explains all the bills and what you can expect to pay. When I m...
