Legal Question in Medical Leave in Ohio

Maternity Leave Law

My employer said that i have to be back in 12 weeks for maternity leave. I was put on bed rest early due to complications w/ the pregnancy i just delivered on the 31st of July. That means i only had two weeks off after my baby was born before my employer would terminate me. Is this legal?


Asked on 8/12/07, 11:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eileen Joyce Baughman & Joyce LLC

Re: Maternity Leave Law

Yes it is legal. If you took maternity leave under the FMLA, the employer is required to provide only 12 weeks of leave per 12-month period. If you do not return within 12 weeks, you will no longer have job protection under the FMLA.

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Answered on 8/24/07, 12:35 pm


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