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Charly
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Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
In my search to answer CathyB's question about the legality of using your sick time to care for you child I came across a NYS bill that was approved in June of 2007 and to be effective July 1, 2008 (figures I'm due to give birth in June!!).
Anyway if I'm reading it correctly (I am NOT a lawyer) it seems they are extending disability benefits for the full 12 weeks you are allowed to take for FMLA to care for your newborn, sick family member, etc.
Does this mean that anyone eligible for FMLA will now receive disability for the full 12 weeks rather than just 6 weeks? That's awesome if it's true.
Please can some lawyer mom help me understand all this!!!
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
It looks to me that those who take FMLA leave will get 12 weeks paid instead of the measley 6 weeks. That would be so much better. They also need to give more than 170 per week for 12 weeks. But extending the paid time sounds good to me.
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| Posted 1/31/08 10:57 AM |
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
I am not a lawyer, but I remember reading that Eliot Spitzer was either pushing through or approving this legislation last summer. It is great--6 weeks is just too darn short.
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krashnburn
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
I called my leav of absence coordinator at work and asked about it. She didn't know anything about it, but said she'd look into it and give me an answer. It stunk for DS and I, but if it's true, at least I'll be able to take the time to deal for 2 at home whenever we have #2.
ETA I was actually glad I wound up with a c-section cause it allowed me 2 more weeks paid at home! I should never have to be happy to be cut open!
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jessbaby
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
Anyone else have any other input on this. I would love to know. What if you give birth before July can you still get the 12 weeks?
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PrincessP
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
I would be shocked! Esp....since I only got paid for 8 weeks and then got nothing until I went back at my 12 th week. But if it was passed last summer...I wouldnt have a clue!
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
I read through it quickly, but based on my reading, IF your employer is governed by FMLA you are entitled to have that leave paid effective July 1, 2008.
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Charly
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
Posted by PrincessP
I would be shocked! Esp....since I only got paid for 8 weeks and then got nothing until I went back at my 12 th week. But if it was passed last summer...I wouldnt have a clue!
Paulette, it's not effective until this upcoming July (2008), so you wouldn't have known anything about it last year.
I'm hoping it's true and I can be grandfathered in since I'm due early June!!
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PrincessP
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
Posted by Charly
Posted by PrincessP
I would be shocked! Esp....since I only got paid for 8 weeks and then got nothing until I went back at my 12 th week. But if it was passed last summer...I wouldnt have a clue!
Paulette, it's not effective until this upcoming July (2008), so you wouldn't have known anything about it last year.
I'm hoping it's true and I can be grandfathered in since I'm due early June!!
What do you think this is a bar exam??? LOL  (grandfathered in)
I hope it rings true for you! How awesome would that be!
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
i got paid for 6 and had medical for the 12 weeks is that it?
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DancinBarefoot
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Posted by Charly
Posted by PrincessP
I would be shocked! Esp....since I only got paid for 8 weeks and then got nothing until I went back at my 12 th week. But if it was passed last summer...I wouldnt have a clue!
Paulette, it's not effective until this upcoming July (2008), so you wouldn't have known anything about it last year.
I'm hoping it's true and I can be grandfathered in since I'm due early June!!
I don't know about grandfathered in, BUT I would say that if you deliver in June, the two week waiting period for benefits to start would apply (not the one week in the new bill), and that might carry you into July and you would get the remainder (ie: 10 weeks for a total of 12).
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
I'm a lawyer, but I don't have the current Workers Compensation Law in front of me. It appears to be amending the short term disability law to include 12 weeks paid for family (maternity) leave.
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
I thought FMLA was always 12 weeks but disability was 6 or 8? I am so confused.
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Charly
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Posted by 5ofClubs
I thought FMLA was always 12 weeks but disability was 6 or 8? I am so confused.
FMLA is national and entitles us to 12 weeks unpaid. Disability is NYS and gives 6 or 8 weeks depending on delivery. This new bill, effective July 2008, IF i'm reading it correctly extends NYS disability for the full 12 weeks rather than just 6 or 8 weeks.
Disability is only $170 a week, but it's better than the big fat zero we currently get after 6 or 8 weeks.
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DancinBarefoot
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Posted by 5ofClubs
I thought FMLA was always 12 weeks but disability was 6 or 8? I am so confused.
You are correct. FMLA however is unpaid, and disability is $170 per week in NY. The OP was asking about a new NYS law that creates paid family leave time.
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
Posted by Shelly
I'm a lawyer, but I don't have the current Workers Compensation Law in front of me. It appears to be amending the short term disability law to include 12 weeks paid for family (maternity) leave.
Not an attorney, but in HR.
I'm reading it the same way.
Keep in mind that state disability/workers comp may pay less than your current salary.
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Charly
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Re: Lawyers - what does this mean to us working moms, if anything?
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by Shelly
I'm a lawyer, but I don't have the current Workers Compensation Law in front of me. It appears to be amending the short term disability law to include 12 weeks paid for family (maternity) leave.
Not an attorney, but in HR.
I'm reading it the same way.
Keep in mind that state disability/workers comp may pay less than your current salary.
we that's good news then. I know disability is only $170 a week (which is less than my current compensation) but its better than nothing and a small step in the right direction.
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