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mohanna

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? california

Hi, quick question I am three months pregnant and need to have foot surgery, in the next few weeks, can I go out on disability and maternity leave within the same year?
 


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mohanna said:
What is the name of your state? california

Hi, quick question I am three months pregnant and need to have foot surgery, in the next few weeks, can I go out on disability and maternity leave within the same year?

My response:

Sure. You can do whatever you want.

The fact of pregnancy, under California law however, is NOT a disability. An employer may treat you like any other employee; and, that includes not giving you an "excused absense."

IAAL
 

ecmst12

Senior Member
Keep in mind that you only get 12 weeks protected FMLA leave (at most, if your employer is covered by FMLA), so the more you take now, the less you will be able to take after your baby is born.
 

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