Found out I was pregnant while interviewing. Told the potential job immediately and they didn’t care and wanted me to move forward. They offered me the job and I am worried about maternity leave since FMLA requires 12 months minimum at your job before it applies? Does anyone have any experience in this? Would I be taking short term disability? First time soon to be mom here!

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Congratulations on pregnancy and potential job! As I share often with those around me, please always focus on you first, your family and friends, then work then extra work things. You come first and when you focus on you and of course ask your manager, HR, benefits for help we will all step up and take care of you. Get to your new job and paperwork will sort out naturally. Sending you awesomeness vibes!

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Thank you so much for the positive message!

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Most companies/firms have maternity leave as a separate benefit from FMLA. FMLA is a statutory requirement, so companies/firms don't usually market FMLA. My experience has been that these are treated separately by the employer. However, if you were to suffer some complications that require additional time, then you're at the mercy of your employer as FMLA won't be available.

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Okay thank you for the information!

FMLA is only a piece of the puzzle. You will have protections under the ADA.

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