Did you know? Maternity leave is not just for the mother. The Family and Medical Leave Act gives up to 12 weeks of leave for family members, typically used during and right after pregnancy.
In a nice article on 9 things you didn’t know about maternity leave, this along with many other tid bits of information regarding leave are succinctly discussed.
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding maternity leave, and it’s best to get a very clear understanding of what your employer is legally obligated to and what they are not. Getting these things cleared away in your own mind as well as at work before your due date is essential. Once baby comes, well…things can be a bit hectic and you may be a bit preoccupied with changing diapers.
With a diaper in one hand and baby in the other, it might be a wee bit difficult to pour over the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
So getting it straight, first, will be a great aid in everything you need to get done.
Take a look at this slide show above and see what other interesting and little known facts there are to learn about maternity leave.