Yes the FMLA is contingent on the size of the company unfortunately  
the number is at least 50 not 15, which rules out most museums and  
similar institutions unless you are a part of a university.  I had my  
baby last April.  I was able to take 6 weeks off and get paid for 2,  
which were my vacation days and sick leave.  I was fortunate enough to  
have a husband that was able to use FMLA and get 4 weeks paid.   
Anyway, it is a tough situation to be pregnant and in the museum  
field.  Often times we have to sacrafice one for the other.  Luckily  
for me it isn't very often.  But we shouldn't have to sacrafice.  It  
will be a long time before we see any changes nationally but at least  
you can start making changes for your institution.

Christa McCay, M.H.P.
Registrar
Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot Street, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30060
770-794-5726
www.mariettahistory.org

Quoting Gayle <[log in to unmask]>:


> Audra"s response is partially true.  The FMLA holds ones  job for up  
> to 12 weeks in a calendar year contingent upon the number  of  
> employees the employer has.  I believe that number may be 15 but   
> would have to check.  It CAN be paid time if the employee has sick   
> or vacation time or a very generous employer.  Once allotments have   
> been exhausted, it is usually time off without pay.
>
> Many states--like California--have an additional paid leave policy.
>
> Best to do additional research online.
>
> Audra Oliver wrote:
>>  The US does have paid maternity leave.  It is under the   
>> requirements of the family medical leave bill but applies only to   
>> employers of a certain size.

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