Legal Question in Medical Leave in California

fmla

I recently lost my child after birth due to anencephely. As you must understand I was not ready to work after that i took my 6 weeks disability and 6 of fmla. The issue i am having now is that at the begining of september i found out i am pregnant again, I am afraid that i might not make the 1250 hours worked prior to going work to qualify for fmla in california. I was wondering if you could tell me if their are any exceptions to fmla. I would love to take Fmla with pregnancy God willing everything goes well this time. I just am afraid that i won't make the hours considering the doctor has noted this pregnancy high risk and has already made me stay home from work my first trimester. Could you tell me if you think there are any exceptions to the rule on how many hours are really necessary to obtaining fmla? I would appreciate the help.


Asked on 10/14/08, 10:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Nourmand Kokozian & Nourmand LLP

Re: fmla

You would be covered under California Government Code Sec. 12945(a) which provides that an employer must allow an employee who is disabled on account of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition to take a leave for a reasonable period of time while actually disabled, up to a maximum of 4 months per pregnancy.

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Answered on 10/14/08, 10:51 pm


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