What does Texas Law state about Maternity Leave?
Generally, an employer must treat pregnant women the same as other workers who cannot perform their jobs for short periods of time. Thus, if an employer allows employees to take a leave for a broken leg or short-term illness, the employer must allow pregnant women to take a leave under the same terms and conditions. Employers also are required to transfer a pregnant employee to a less hazardous or strenuous job during the pregnancy, if the employer makes such provisions for other workers with temporary disabilities. Pregnancy leave also is protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act . The federal government requires certain employers to provide parenting, family, and medical leave to qualified employees. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) allows qualified employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to attend to family matters, including health emergencies. Under the Act, a qualified employee may take an unpaid leave following the birth or adoption of a ch
