Maternity Leave/Continuation of Pay

[rlw926]

NC - I recently discovered that my company's disability plan was put in place after I notified them of my pregnancy. This means that my pregnancy is considered a pre-existing condition and therefore will not be covered by the disability plan. The insurance agent told me that my employer could have our legal counsel draw up a "Continuation of Compensation" (COP) statement that would allow the company to legally pay a percentage of my salary while I am out of the office. I have done some research to educate myself on this option, but everything I have found about Coninuation of Pay plans say that they are meant for traumatic injuries only. Legally, could maternity leave be covered by one of these COP statements in order to continue receiving salary?

 

[Beth3]

Only if your employer wanted to do so. They have no obligation to continue your salary while you're out on medical leave.