Maternity Leave Isn’t Just For New Mothers

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Maternity Leave Isnt
Just For New Mothers
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Did you know that, as a new father, the Family
and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may apply to you as
well? If your employer is subject to the
provisions of the FMLA, you can take a leave of
absence to care for a new or injured child. You
can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave with the
knowledge that your job will be waiting when you
return. In order to take leave that is
protected under the FMLA, certain conditions must
apply. If you meet these conditions, and your
employer denies your request, you may be able to
file a claim for a violation of the Act. Read
further to find out more about the requirements
that must exist for you to take leave under the
FMLA.
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Eligibility Status In order to be eligible for
protected leave as provided by the FMLA, you must
work for a covered employer. This means that if
you are employed by a private non-governmental
employer, there must be more than 50 employees on
the payroll. These employees must be within 75
miles of where you work in Los Angeles. You must
have worked for the company for at least 12
months, however, it does not have to be
consecutive. In addition, you must have put in at
least 1,250 hours during the 12 months before
your plan to begin your leave.
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Qualifying Reasons
In order to qualify for leave under the FMLA, you
must request the leave for certain reasons. For
example, if you are expecting a new baby,
adopting a child, or opening your home to a
foster child, then you will qualify to take
leave. Other reasons include taking care of your
spouse, child, or a parent that is suffering from
a severe medical issue. You are also eligible for
leave if you are the one suffering from a serious
health problem.
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Requesting Leave
If you plan to take unpaid leave according to
the provisions of the FMLA, you will have to
provide notice to your employer. You must explain
the reasons why you are requesting leave so that
your boss can decide if the FMLA covers your
situation. If you are requesting leave because of
a medical issue, your boss may want a written
statement from your doctor that verifies the
problem.
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Coming Back To Work
When your leave expires and you return to work,
your employer must offer you your old position or
a new one that has equal pay and benefits. If
your Los Angeles employer denies you this right
or denies you the leave you qualify for under the
FMLA, you may have the right to file a claim for
compensation.
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Call A Lawyer
If you need a Los Angeles employment law attorney
then you can contact on 310-981-3404.
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