All Questions and Answers about Leaves of Absence: Maternity

can i be demoted and my work schedule changed after returning to work after fmla maternity leave
Prior to leaving on maternity leave I asked my boss if I was not being hired full time due to me being pregnant. I asked because I have been with this department for many years, and people with only m...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 9, 2014 10:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Doctors recommendation not sufficient
Turned in FMLA paperwork to HR director who told me it was not sufficient taking 12 weeks off after delivery as doctor stated. Told me I need a medical excuse for taking 12 weeks. Correct me if I'm wr...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 12, 2013 07:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is alright for my employer to make me stay on maternity although I am ready to go back to work?
I work for a small organization that does not have to comply with fmla. I have been working for the organization for over 2 years. And once I found I was pregnant, my employer granted me an unpaid mat...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 8:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can I be fired (without notification) while on maternity leave?
I had my son 8/24/12, I was not due until 9/15/12. I had sent in all required FMLA paperwork, even had my Mother fax it to ensure it was there a monthy ahead of due date. While I was off I recieve a l...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 30, 2012 9:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

should i still get 25 hours a week?
i am considered a part time employee i was working a steady for 25 hours a week before i went on medial leave or until the job was done witch gave me a lot more hours then 25. i had been working the s...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 29, 2012 5:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Collecting unemployment while on maternity leave if already collecting benefits before leave
Question Currently collecting unemployment due to losing 1 of my two jobs. I will be going on maternity leave in a couple months will I still be granted unemployment benefits even if I am still active...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 13, 2012 4:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

termination during maternity leave
I have been on maternity since Dec 2011. I recently applied for for an extended leave through my employer & was informed by the leave of absence department that I had been terminated (the term date wa...
4 answers  |  asked Feb 14, 2012 1:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

can my daughter be asked to resign her job and then go on maternity leave?
My daughter recently secured full-time employment (3months ago) She has found out that she is pregnant. She understands that she will not be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act but her employer...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 20, 2011 8:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my employer deduct this time from FMLA?
I am a manager at a large retail company and am currently 8 weeks pregnant. I had slight complications and had to take time off of work for 2 weeks. I was already owed 4 vacations days and a holiday t...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 8, 2010 6:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is my employer required to hold my job while I am on maternity leave?
I am currently on maternity leave. I have 3 1/2 more weeks left for my maternity leave. I found out my employer posted part of my job online. I work at 2 different nursing homes run by the same owners...
2 answers  |  asked Apr 21, 2010 2:58 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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