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State laws in the United States provide for paternity leave to allow new dads to take time off to be with their newly born babies. Here are some FAQs about paternity leave and how to apply for it.
What is paternity leave?
Paternity leave means leave taken by a father at, or immediately following, the birth of a baby. This leave is usually not paid for. However, some companies do offer new dads paid paternity leave.
How do I find out if my company provides unpaid leave?
You may ask your company's human resources department. Federal law requires many employers to allow men (and women) staff members up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during the birth of a child under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Can I get paternity leave if I am adopting a child?
Yes, you can opt for FMLA leave, vacation leave, or sick leave if you are adopting a child. The leave will usually begin once the child arrives at your home. If you are adopting a baby from another country, it will begin from the time you leave to bring the baby home.
How and when should I apply for paternity leave?
You are required to put in your request for paternity leave at least 30 days from the date on which you want the leave to begin. Ideally, it is better if you give your employer an earlier notice. You can discuss it with your employer as early as when your spouse is in her first trimester.
How can I avail of more information on paternity leave?
You may contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Wage and Hour Division
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20210
Phone: (866) 487-9243
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By James,
From Albuquerque
Well in my current experience, if you are a father to be - fill out that FMLA paperwork. I made the huge mistake of assuming that since I had more than enough vacation time and a prior verbal agreement with my previous supervisor, I thought I was set.
A few months after my son was born, my new supervisor informs me that I will be taking an attendance point for being with my wife during her labor that turned into an emergency c section.
The situation doesn't feel right, but on legal groups and in company policy they pretty much have me. My job is not in danger due to the attendance point, but its more of a low blow than anything.
So the moral is - be sure to fill out that FMLA paperwork and get ready to be a father, it truly is a wonderful - life changing experience.
By Tyson,
From Nipawin
Until a few years ago paternity leave was totally unheard of and yes I do agree
with its introduction.I did watch Dr.Phil yesterday and fully agree with maternity leave for teen mothers.What I don't agree with though is that
female students don't get the year long maternity leave that the teachers would.I am not a parent myself but know many people who are.At this point I will mention that three of the girls in my adult education class were pregnant at the start of the school year.All have had their babies.One left school and the other two came
back to school not long after having their.The husband of the one who left was a student
in my class at the start of the year too he has also left school.I am not even sure what I would do under the same circumstances.I am well
aware that this post does not quite reach the four hundred word requirement but it is all of
the information I can think of at this point.
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