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Maternity Leave
Maternity Leave
Having a baby? Congratulations! If you do not qualify for a Paid Parental Leave, you may be eligible for a maternity leave of absence which provides new mothers with time off after the birth of their child or if a mother needs to be off work for medically due to complications of pregnancy. Depending on the type of delivery, you may be entitled to six or eight weeks off work.
Before baby's arrival:
- Submit an application no more than 60 days before your due date:
- Online, or
- Print, complete, and fax an Application for Leave of Absence form
- Have your treating physician complete one of the following:
- FMLA Certification of a Serious Health Condition
- Non-FMLA Medical Certification
Not sure if you qualify under the FMLA? Call the DMO at 877-443-6362, option 2.
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Processing Your Leave
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After Baby's Arrival
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FMLA
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Entering Time
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Insurance Benefits
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Returning to Work
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FAQs