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Post partumFamily and Medical LeaveIn 1993, the U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act was passed into law. This legislation allows for 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave for employees of companies with more than 50 employees. It guarantees that an employee will be able to return to the same or equivalent job for the birth, adoption, or foster-care placement of a child. This may also be used for leaves to care for a sick child, parent, or spouse.Each company can devise its own parental leave policy under this general act. For example, although the act states that employees on leave do not accrue benefits, some companies may elect to grant parental leave at no pay but continue to offer full-time employer paid health coverage. Additionally, the company may require the employee to use paid sick leave and vacation time as part of the leave. The employee is responsible to notify their employer 30 days before taking the leave. If you are in the top 10% of highest paid employees in the company, employers are not required to hold your position.
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