Maternity Leave is a period of absence granted to employees, typically women, before and after childbirth, often paid or unpaid based on company policy or law like the FMLA.
- What is maternity leave?
Answer: It is an absence period for employees before and after childbirth. - What is the FMLA entitlement?
Answer: It provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under certain conditions. - Is it paid?
Answer: It depends on company policy or state laws (e.g., California offers paid leave). - Who is eligible?
Answer: Eligible employees work for companies with 50+ employees for 12 months. - What role does HR play?
Answer: HR processes requests, ensures compliance, and provides support.
