Whether Postpartum Leave is Shortened Depends on Annual FMLA Period
Q: Can a pregnant employee start her 14 weeks of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave before delivery, and if so, will this shorten her amount of postpartum leave? The FMLA guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period. For pregnant employees taking leave to bond with their newborn child, this period […]