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Anyone in SF this week? Just got in from NYC
Who here have abs 😬
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Rising Star
FMLA is protected leave so they can't legally fire you (they'd have to prove your leave is a burden, so it's not impossible but there *is* a chance)
As a mom who has taken 3 maternity leaves in 10 years, I would caution you to think whether those 6 weeks in September are a must.
Believe me, I am incredibly pro mom support. But I'm also very aware that firms use maternity leave and motherhood as their path to take women off partner track and to demote them.
I plan to exit the firm in early 2026.
I’m just trying to buy time for me to work there June-August and October-November.
May I ask who prepared your paperwork for the disability due to PPD? My OB hasn’t seen me since the 6-week checkup so they don’t know my current mental state.
My OBGYN (or his staff) prepared it and continues to follow-up with me after my initial diagnosis at my 6-week PPD appointment.
Thank you. How did you get diagnosed at your 6-weeks appointment?
The 6 weeks in September are protected under CFRA, I thought, which is the remainder of my baby bonding. I am trying to evaluate whether they would fire me under CFRA.
I am not trying to become a partner as my husband is the primary earner in our family; I also may leave the firm in 2026:
I would just like to stick around until early next year and am trying to evaluate if firms generally try to circumvent FMLA and CFRA claiming undue burden.
Covered employers cannot claim undue hardship as a reason for denying or circumventing FML.
I would talk with a California attorney who is familiar with California employment laws. This app really is not a good place to get sound legal advice.
I would speak work and employment attorney in your area. I don't think you've provided enough information in your post for anyone to be able to provide sound advice.
What is baby bonding time? Do you mean parental leave? I don’t know one firm that calls it baby bonding time
Rising Star
Pretty sure NY has something comparable