ohio pregnancy leave laws?
Mel, I work in a small anenethesia group (6 people) and recently my husband and I got pregnant. There was not specific maternity language in our contract,so my boss had the lawyers make one up at that time. It states that I can have 8 weeks unpaid maternity leave and does not protect my job. I've been there three years and not a mark on my record of bad service. Is this leagal? I know they don't have to follow FMLA, but it there anything that can protect my job?? A collegue of mine there had heart surgery and was out for 16 weeks...6weeks being paid (d/t Vacation) Why is it different for pregnancy??
1 answer | asked Nov 25, 2007 09:24 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
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First, congratulations on your pregnancy. Kids, though a ton of work, are what life is worth living for.
On the legal front, I have good news. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission has just issued a new rule that will, if it becomes effective, will allow you up to 12 weeks of leave for pregnancy or maternity, if recommended by your doctor.
The rule must, however, survive a hearing next week (12/3/7). If it passes, however, the law will encourage your employer to allow you leave for your pregnancy.
You can find more on this topic on MEL's blog, which is at http://www.myemploymentlawyer.com/serendipity/archives/37-New-Ohio-Pregnancy-Discrimination-Rules-Provide-12-Weeks-of-Leave.html
posted by Neil Klingshirn | Nov 26, 2007 09:02 AM [EST]
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