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chris-jen
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Maternity Leave
How does it work...isnt tjere something with the government where they pay you on maternity leave, or is that just 3 months job security? Do you have to fill out any papers or anything for this? Sooo confused
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My4GirlsMyLife
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Re: Maternity Leave
Ask your job , some places have maternity leave and others have disability! I am going on disability but this means I have to work up until 2 weeks before my due date. Every job is different so I would definately ask . HTH
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| Posted 5/31/08 2:42 PM |
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browneyedgirl
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Re: Maternity Leave
you need to ask at your job. every job and profession is different. talk to HR
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| Posted 5/31/08 3:43 PM |
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BRod-Cheng
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Re: Maternity Leave
Check with your employer for the specifics. However, if your company has more than 50 employees you should be entitled to time off under the Family medical leave act. This equals 12 weeks off with job security. But it does not mean that you will be paid.
Depending on the number of employees you may also get 6 or 8 disability after childbirth (depending on whether you have a vaginal delivery or a c-section) with 1/2 pay.
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| Posted 5/31/08 3:54 PM |
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by BRod-Cheng
Check with your employer for the specifics. However, if your company has more than 50 employees you should be entitled to time off under the Family medical leave act. This equals 12 weeks off with job security. But it does not mean that you will be paid.
Depending on the number of employees you may also get 6 or 8 disability after childbirth (depending on whether you have a vaginal delivery or a c-section) with 1/2 pay.
NYS disability is a max of $170 a week, so it's not half of most people's pay. Also, there is a one week unpaid waiting period, so you only get paid for five or seven weeks (depending on how you give birth). You can of course use your vacation/personal time for that one week waiting period though.
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| Posted 5/31/08 8:35 PM |
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luvmyReese
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by Summerrluvv
NYS disability is a max of $170 a week, so it's not half of most people's pay. Also, there is a one week unpaid waiting period, so you only get paid for five or seven weeks (depending on how you give birth). You can of course use your vacation/personal time for that one week waiting period though.
..some employers contribute to NYS disabilty to meet your salary. FLMA protects your job for 12 weeks. If you have add'l sick, vacation, personal time you call use that too while your out on leave (depending again on your employer).
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| Posted 5/31/08 9:18 PM |
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by BRod-Cheng
Check with your employer for the specifics. However, if your company has more than 50 employees you should be entitled to time off under the Family medical leave act. This equals 12 weeks off with job security. But it does not mean that you will be paid.
Depending on the number of employees you may also get 6 or 8 disability after childbirth (depending on whether you have a vaginal delivery or a c-section) with 1/2 pay.
NYS disability is a max of $170 a week, so it's not half of most people's pay. Also, there is a one week unpaid waiting period, so you only get paid for five or seven weeks (depending on how you give birth). You can of course use your vacation/personal time for that one week waiting period though.
I don't think this is true anymore. My friend is out on NYS disability and recvd a check right away and said it was for $340.
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| Posted 5/31/08 9:44 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by luvmyReese
Posted by Summerrluvv
NYS disability is a max of $170 a week, so it's not half of most people's pay. Also, there is a one week unpaid waiting period, so you only get paid for five or seven weeks (depending on how you give birth). You can of course use your vacation/personal time for that one week waiting period though.
..some employers contribute to NYS disabilty to meet your salary. FLMA protects your job for 12 weeks. If you have add'l sick, vacation, personal time you call use that too while your out on leave (depending again on your employer).
That is great. And it comes in one check from the state?
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| Posted 5/31/08 9:45 PM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by 5ofClubs
I don't think this is true anymore. My friend is out on NYS disability and recvd a check right away and said it was for $340.
with me they paid me for six wks but only sent 3 checks so it was kind of a Biweekly thing
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| Posted 5/31/08 9:47 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by 5ofClubs
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by BRod-Cheng
Check with your employer for the specifics. However, if your company has more than 50 employees you should be entitled to time off under the Family medical leave act. This equals 12 weeks off with job security. But it does not mean that you will be paid.
Depending on the number of employees you may also get 6 or 8 disability after childbirth (depending on whether you have a vaginal delivery or a c-section) with 1/2 pay.
NYS disability is a max of $170 a week, so it's not half of most people's pay. Also, there is a one week unpaid waiting period, so you only get paid for five or seven weeks (depending on how you give birth). You can of course use your vacation/personal time for that one week waiting period though.
I don't think this is true anymore. My friend is out on NYS disability and recvd a check right away and said it was for $340.
I just looked at their site and it's still the same. It took me about 4 weeks to get a check and it was for a lump sum. Then I received one check after that.
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| Posted 5/31/08 9:50 PM |
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by 5ofClubs
Posted by luvmyReese
Posted by Summerrluvv
NYS disability is a max of $170 a week, so it's not half of most people's pay. Also, there is a one week unpaid waiting period, so you only get paid for five or seven weeks (depending on how you give birth). You can of course use your vacation/personal time for that one week waiting period though.
..some employers contribute to NYS disabilty to meet your salary. FLMA protects your job for 12 weeks. If you have add'l sick, vacation, personal time you call use that too while your out on leave (depending again on your employer).
That is great. And it comes in one check from the state?
The checks don't actually come from the state, they come from the insurance company that is funding your particular policy. So if your company offers extra coverage and you or they pay into it, you would get one check from that insurance company. I think a lot of companies should start offering a better policy for their employees. I know I would've gladly paid extra in order to receive more than $170 ($140 after taxes) for five weeks, which is just pathetic to be honest.
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| Posted 5/31/08 9:52 PM |
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Re: Maternity Leave
Thank you
Message edited 5/31/2008 9:56:24 PM.
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| Posted 5/31/08 9:55 PM |
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Happy1
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Re: Maternity Leave
Every job is different. My job gave me 12 weeks under FMLA (the Family Leave Act). FMLA guarentees my job however not all of it is paid. Paid time does not usually start until I would actually give birth, I would get 6 weeks paid time if I have a vaginal birth and 8 paid weeks if I have a c-section.
In my case I was having pre-term labor and was just approved for disability which I'm currently on and am getting paid for my entire leave of 3 months.
Again every job is different so you should definitely check with your HR department.
It can be confusing so I totally understand where your coming from as I was there before, I was very confused about the whole maternity leave also.
HTH
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| Posted 5/31/08 10:05 PM |
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by Happy1
Every job is different. My job gave me 12 weeks under FMLA (the Family Leave Act). FMLA guarentees my job however not all of it is paid. Paid time does not usually start until I would actually give birth, I would get 6 weeks paid time if I have a vaginal birth and 8 paid weeks if I have a c-section.
In my case I was having pre-term labor and was just approved for disability which I'm currently on and am getting paid for my entire leave of 3 months.
Again every job is different so you should definitely check with your HR department.
It can be confusing so I totally understand where your coming from as I was there before, I was very confused about the whole maternity leave also.
HTH
I'm confused as to how you are getting paid for 3 months after if your employer isn't paying for it. It's standard to pay you for the time up until you give birth if you have a pregnancy complication and can't work, but not typically beyond the standard 6 or 8 weeks after unless your work provides extra coverage (but you said they didn't).
Message edited 5/31/2008 10:20:41 PM.
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| Posted 5/31/08 10:20 PM |
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Happy1
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Re: Maternity Leave
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by Happy1
Every job is different. My job gave me 12 weeks under FMLA (the Family Leave Act). FMLA guarentees my job however not all of it is paid. Paid time does not usually start until I would actually give birth, I would get 6 weeks paid time if I have a vaginal birth and 8 paid weeks if I have a c-section.
In my case I was having pre-term labor and was just approved for disability which I'm currently on and am getting paid for my entire leave of 3 months.
Again every job is different so you should definitely check with your HR department.
It can be confusing so I totally understand where your coming from as I was there before, I was very confused about the whole maternity leave also.
HTH
I'm confused as to how you are getting paid for 3 months after if your employer isn't paying for it. It's standard to pay you for the time up until you give birth if you have a pregnancy complication and can't work, but not typically beyond the standard 6 or 8 weeks after unless your work provides extra coverage (but you said they didn't).
The insurance company is paying me not my company. I am out for a total of 12 weeks and already started my 12 weeks as of May 16th. I won't get an addtional 3 months, I get a total of 12 weeks from the time my disability began. Unfortunately, these three weeks is taking away from whatever time I would have at the end with my DD.
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| Posted 5/31/08 11:29 PM |
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chris-jen
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Re: Maternity Leave
Thanks ladies....do you have to file papers or anything for the disability, or does the insurance company take care of this?
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