When to leave work?

[Raevicious]

I don't qualify for FMLA so I'm going to have to quit...but not sure when to do it...

[mrsreeder2be]

She lives in Az, as do I. Raevicious is correct about there not being any loa unless you've been with the company a year. It ***** but that's Az for ya!

[Expectingmyboy]

Awww...im sry to hear that. I wish my advice helped you out.

[Expectingmyboy]

Raevicious....although the above poster is correct about certain states. Most states now have common law about women and maternity leave. I work for human resources dept. that covers most of the east coast. PA NJ Ny DE and maryland. So I would just find out what your rights are for maternity rights in your state.

[Raevicious]

Yeah, I'm in Arizona and in order to be granted any loa you have to be there for at least a year

[mrsreeder2be]

Depends on the state. It's not required in Az for employers to provide maternity leave. It's a right to work state. So if she doesn't meet the companies requirements for maternity leave, they don't have to give it to her.

[Expectingmyboy]

It is illegal for your place of employment not to grant you maternity leave. Although it can be unpaid they must secure your job position and same salary for up to 6 weeks postpairtum or at a dr discretion. FMLA is a family medical leave absence which is differnt from a maternity leave. Employers dont have to grant this. But all this is..is an extenstion of your medical leave up till 12 weeks. But you must be granted a maternity leave or it is consider as discrimination. Unless you work "under the table" your kinda outta luck there. I work for a human resources dept. So if you any question feel free to ask. Good luck to you!

[Toni100388]

I was just telling my husband I want to work up until I go into labor. Ill just be lazy there. My job doesn't have a maternity leave either. I work for something like a church. I want to work as long as possible so they will 9x10 see how committed I was, then bring me back on in 3-6 months. My plan is to save money and try to stay active.

[mrsreeder2be]

Work until you go into labor! Especially when you're going to have to quit. Save up all that money you can!!

[KTowne]

I worked up until 36 weeks, if you'll have to quit, I'd do it as long as possible!

[mommyofaria]

Why don't you qualifty??? If you don't mind me asking...But work and save as much as possible...work until you physically feel like you've had enough