Can I take FMLA leave if I am pregnant?
Yes, you can take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if you are pregnant. In New Hampshire, the FMLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for issues related to their own health needs or for the care of a family member. This includes pregnancy and childbirth. During this leave, an employer must continue to provide group health insurance, just as they would do for any other employee on leave for an eligible reason. To be eligible for FMLA leave in New Hampshire, you must have worked for your employer for at least 12 months, have worked at least 1,250 hours in the last 12 months, and your employer must have a minimum of 50 employees within 75 miles of your workplace. Employees are also able to use FMLA leave for conditions related to their pregnancy, including incapacity due to morning sickness, doctor appointments, childbirth, and recovery from childbirth. This leave does not have to be taken all at once and can be used intermittently as needed. Overall, FMLA leave is an important option for pregnant employees to take time off from work to take care of their own health or to care for their newborn or newly adopted child. In New Hampshire, this leave is available to eligible employees for up to 12 weeks.
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