The document addresses common questions about maternity leave and pregnancy-related rights at work, clarifying that no obligation exists to disclose pregnancy during interviews and explaining legal rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Family Medical Leave Act. It emphasizes that pregnant employees should receive equal treatment and accommodations like other disabled employees, along with the maintenance of health benefits during leave. Additionally, it notes that employers can require pregnant employees to use vacation time before sick leave and can temporarily change job roles during intermittent leave, provided the pay and benefits remain equivalent.

1. MATERNITY LEAVE
Your 7 Toughest Questions Are Answered

2. Question #1

3. Q: Do I have to tell a potential
employer on an interview I’m
pregnant?
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4. • No, you are not under an obligation
• An employer can’t refuse to hire you
because of your pregnancy
• An employer can’t ask you if you are
pregnant or plan on getting a child

5. Question #2

6. Q: I just found out that for the rest
of my pregnancy I need
accommodations at work (light
duties, sit while working, and no
lifting more than 25lbs). Can I
legally expect it from my employer?
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7. • Under the PDA (Pregnancy
Discrimination Act), you have a right to
equal treatment to employees who are
not pregnant, but who have similar
ability or inability to work
For More Information If You Have a Potential Pregnancy Discrimination Legal Claim, Visit:
http://www.floridaovertimelawyer.com/wrongful-termination-medical-leave-pregnant/

8. • If you have a pregnancy-related
disability, your employer is required to
accommodate you under the ADA
• Some states go beyond federal laws to
accommodate and protect pregnant
workers. Double-check your state laws
State Laws Source (Employment Protection): dol.gov

9. Question #3

10. Q: When can a father take leave for
a newborn?
When can a mother take leave for a
newborn?
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11. • Both parents have the same right to
take FMLA leave
• Under the FMLA, an employee may
take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave
• Leave can be taken for prenatal care,
incapacity related to pregnancy, after
birth of a child due to employee’s
health condition

12. Question #4

13. Q: Can my employer deny me
pregnancy leave?
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14. • General rule of thumb:
You have a right to be treated as other
disabled employees. If your employer
grants leave to a disabled employee you
deserve leave for the same period of time
when pregnant.

15. Question #5

16. Q: I’m on pregnancy leave. How
does it affect my benefits?
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17. • If other temporarily disabled workers in
your workplace get any benefits from
your employer, you’re entitled to the
same coverage
• If you’re eligible under the FMLA, your
employer is required to maintain your
health insurance benefits

18. • Employers who offers employees
health insurance must include coverage
of pregnancy, childbirth, and
pregnancy-related medical conditions

19. • Employer’s health insurance benefit
plan:
- may not impose limitations applicable
only to pregnancy-related medical
expenses
- pregnancy-related medical costs may
not be a subject to a higher deductible
- it must cover the same % of
recoverable cost for pregnancy-related
conditions

20. Question #6

21. Q: Is it legal for an employer to
require a pregnant employee to use
her vacation benefits before she
can collect sick leave or disability
pay?
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22. • Yes, just in case if your employer has
the same requirements for absents of
employees with other types of
disabilities or illnesses
• You can read more about it here:
“Calculation of Leave Under The FMLA”
Source: dol.gov

23. Question #7

24. Q: I’m about to take intermittent
leave. Can my employer change my
job while I’m on my leave?
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25. • Your employer may transfer you
temporarily to an alternative job, but
with equivalent pay and benefits that
accommodate your intermittent leave
period better than your regular job

26. What Is Asbestos?
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AS A
PREGNANT WOMAN IN A WORKPLACE
When can a father
take leave for a
newborn?

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