How should I prepare?
My husband and I are looking to start a family. We're both very excited about this! The big thing I've been thinking about recently is how to prepare my job for this. I work as an admin assistant, and I'm pretty sure my company provides maternity leave, but not completely positive. What is the best way for me to prepare myself for being gone and then in letting my work know about it?
Congratulations, it definitely is an exciting time, as you contact HR to find out the maternity leave policy as it pertains to you and your family, also be aware that companies sometimes hire contractual staff to fill the position while you are out of the office, you should also ask if your job will be secured until your return, this way even if they decide to keep the contractor - your position will not be up for grabs and the both of you can have employment if you decide to return after being home with the baby for weeks or months. It might just be a great idea to see where it is stated in writing somewhere.
Number one and most important make sure first that your employer provides maternity leave and number 2 put money back just in case they don't and number 3 see if they at least have insurance and also I agree on what was said by Ms carpenter talk to your hr about this also and best of luck to you and your family
Paulina, I would suggest to go through your employee's handbook if you have one or go online to research your employer's policies and procedures regarding this. If this doesn't pan out, an idea would be to talk to someone in HR in general terms as to the company's policies and procedures for maternity leave, the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)-whether you will qualify for it, and about compensation while on maternity leave. Hope this helps!
Just go in to until you until u are about do and then that will show that u are dedicated to your so if they do or don't offer matter nit leave they will still offer something for u and your new family
Get yourself a good Aflac plan. There are plans that are good for about 6 months and are meant for this kind of absence. What it does is it helps you maintain your full income while you are off on dissability which is onky a percentage of your wages. Its a good idea if you plan on going back to work after. These are short term dissability options. Colonial also offers a similar plan.
Paulina, good for you. It is wise that you are looking to research your options. Depending upon the size of your company and the length of your tenure you may qualify for FMLA. Speak to your HR; they may be willing to provide you with paychecks made up of a combination of PTO and STD benefits as well if you qualify. Please bear in mind that if you are carrying benefits for yourself or your family, those premiums will need to be reimbursed to your employer upon your return to work. Further you have 30 days from the qualifying event (your future baby's birth) to add your child to the insurance rolls. If this is not done within 30 days, your child is uninsured and will not be able to be enrolled until open enrollment. You don't need to worry about easing your employer into your pregnancy, birth and maternity leave; that's why they have HR and they should be easing you into your new life. Since I believe in being prepared I have checklists for both male and female employees who request FMLA and maternity/paternity leave so they aren't surprised by the reams of paperwork. I'm sure that your HR would be more than happy to help. Congratulations on your new life.
You need to get some residual income.
Usually for your job you would get maternity leave and they have an temp come in to replace you until u are able to return to work. Biggest importance is letting them know ahead of time so they can find someone to fill in when the time comes and also to be trained properly as I used to be Adm. Assistant it is big shoes to fill. By doing this ahead of time will make thing smoother when you take leave. Congrats to you and your husband my best wishes for you and your soon child to be. Becoming a mother is the best feeling a women could be blessed with.
Congratulations on your wanting to start a family. I hear what you're saying about preparing your job but remember that is not your responsibility although very admirable. There will be plenty of time to figure that out later.
The most important thing you should be doing is preparing yourself as someone mentioned and be sure you understand the benefits offered. What is covered through benefits and what is not. And what is provided by the employer. You don't necessarily have to get the company internal HR department involved yet you can just contact the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and request a detailed summary of benefits to be sent to your home. There is no reason for the company to be involved this early in the game, what is Joyous for one can be panic for another.
Keep in mind If your company has more than 50 employees the law requires them to comply to the family medical leave act or FMLA which provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, remember I said unpaid. You must have been employed for one year or 1250 hours to be eligible, keep in mind your husband is eligible for 12 weeks as well and it can be taken intermittently or in one chunk of time as long as his employer meets the same requirements
It will be up to you to save your vacation or personal time to have some income during your time off. Some companies pay short-term disability after a certain time. Normally a percentage of your regular pay.
I wish you the best of luck and hope the star align for you and your husband.
Just be truthful about it ... If the company that you work for does not support you in having a family I would look for other opportunities while I am on maternity leave . I joined Avon a year ago after I encountered discrimination from employees due to my physical disability. Since joining Avon I have my own business and create my own hours both face to face and online see www.avon.com for details I love it have a great day!