How does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) affect the use of leave for maternity purposes?
Under the provisions of the FMLA, employees are entitled to take up- to-12 work weeks of unpaid leave (LWOP) that must be used within 12 months after the birth of a child, to care for a newborn, or because of the placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care. An employee who wants to take unpaid leave for the birth and care of a child under the FMLA must request the leave 30 days in advance. Both mother and father are eligible to take leave under this provision. Annual and/or sick leave may be substituted for LWOP. If annual or sick leave is requested, the normal rules for granting leave apply.
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