Another Disability question for all you ladies

I'm beyond confused with the whole thing...I've copied and pasted my "maternity leave policy" If someone can explain it to me that would be wonderful!!!!

TIA!!
Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)

Purpose of leave: Leave is available to female Employees who are disabled by pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy as certified by a healthcare provider.

Who is eligible: All female Employees who are disabled by pregnancy or a condition related to it as certified by their healthcare provider.

Amount of leave: Pregnancy disability leave is available for the length of the Employee’s disability up to a maximum of four (4) months. In addition, a transfer to a less strenuous or hazardous position may be available pursuant to the Employee’s request if such a transfer is medically advisable by the Employee’s healthcare provider. Leave may be taken incrementally prior to delivery.



Required notice and documentation: Employees should give 30 days advance notice of the need for pregnancy disability leave, including the estimated time the leave will begin and end. When 30 days notice is not practicable, as much notice as possible should be given.



Prior to the start of the leave, the Company will require a statement from the Employee’s physician indicating an inability to perform the current job and the anticipated date of return. In the event the leave exceeds the anticipated date of return, it is the Employee’s responsibility to provide further verification from the attending physician that the Employee is unable to perform the job and the revised anticipated date of return.



Return to work: Employees who are granted leaves for pregnancy will be returned to their same or similar position in accordance with California law if they return at the end of their disability and within four (4) months of the start of their leave.



Effect on benefits: Depending on an Employee’s eligibility, medical insurance may be continued during the leave in accordance with the Plan Document, Cal-COBRA/COBRA, or provisions of federal/state law relating to unpaid medical leave. Benefit time off will not accrue during PDL. The Employee is required to use all PTO attributable to sick time at the start of the leave. The Employee may elect to use any remaining PTO during the leave.

Re: Another Disability question for all you ladies

It sounds like you probably get th regular 6 weeks vaginal, 8 weeks c section unless you have complications which take you out of work sooner in which case your disability would cover you for a maximum of 4 months.
It doesn't appear you get 4 months maternity leave.

Re: Another Disability question for all you ladies

Re: Another Disability question for all you ladies

Re: Another Disability question for all you ladies

Re: Another Disability question for all you ladies

I am in the same boat with you with the 6-8 weeks. I am asking for an addtl 3-4 weeks leave on top of that. here is hoping we get more leave!

Re: Another Disability question for all you ladies

Depending on the size of your company and how long you've been there you should be eligible for 12 weeks total under FMLA but after your 6-8 weeks they are not required to pay you.

Re: Another Disability question for all you ladies

They are not required to pay you for your 6-8 weeks. That's just the usual amount granted. You get up to 4 months with Dr's notes and your job will be guaranteed that long, although FMLA covers you for 3 unpaid months.