How is leave used for maternity purposes?
Leave for doctor’s appointments prior to childbirth, illness prior to childbirth, childbirth and postnatal recovery are all appropriate for use of sick leave. The time period of incapacitation must be supported by a physician’s certificate. Sick leave generally is not appropriate once the period of incapacitation is over, however, annual leave, or leave without pay (LWOP) may be granted for additional time before or after the period of incapacitation.
