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Anyone experience FMLA for bedrest?

Lorel - posted on 11/16/2009 ( 4 moms have responded )

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I was put on bedrest at 16.5 weeks due to TTTS with my twins. We lost one and the other one is stable but I will need to continue being on bedrest until I deliver. I had surgery at 16.5 weeks for the condition and put in my notice for immediate FMLA. I think FMLA is universal, and I've gotten as much out of my not so hospitable HR person at work that I have some extra questions for anyone who has been through this before.



I'll be on bedrest for at least 16 weeks total (baby pending). FMLA is 12 weeks that they are "required" to maintain your position, and after that they can "elect" (I believe) if need be to terminate your position. Now, since I have been put on bedrest at such an early week are there any loop holes or extenuating circumstances that FMLA takes into consideration for extending the time line of this leave?

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Lorel - posted on 11/16/2009

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Thank you guys so much. I did look at my employers website and found "Personal Leave" policy... it didn't say anything except that they need to approve, so I'm waiting for a response from my supervisor! I appreciate the help!

Crystal - posted on 11/16/2009

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hello.... I was in sort of this same situation. I had to much amniotic fluid and was put on light duty at 6 months. With FMLA, you only get 12 weeks. At most places, which was the case with my job, they offered an additional 6 weeks of personal leave which gave me enough time but it was without pay. My baby was born 6 weeks early but was ok. He stayed in the hospital for 12 days and then got to come home. However, I did not get to stay at home with him as long as i had liked because of the "leave of absence" policy. Hope this helps. Just check with your employer and see what there policy is.

Melissa - posted on 11/16/2009

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Do you have disability through your employer? You might get something if you are on disability (which pregnancy is a disability). Unfortunately, after 12 weeks, there is no job protection unless your employer has specifically stated that it will do so.



I was put on bedrest @ 20 weeks with my first child. My situation was a little different in that I was on bedrest but ended up delivering early so I didn't exhaust the FMLA timeperiod.



I would say its up to your employer. Sorry to hear you have to worry about YET ANOTHER thing while you are on bedrest and pregnant. Good Luck!

Sara - posted on 11/16/2009

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I think it depends on the HR policies of your particular workplace as to what happens after your FMLA runs out...I don't believe there are any protections on that level once your FMLA has been used. I had to take an excused leave of absence when my daughter was born because I didn't qualify for FMLA at the time (had not been at my job long enough). So, I took 14 weeks off. It must be universal that HR people are not that friendly btw, but I would suggest maybe looking online at your company's policy and seeing if there is such a thing at administrative leave or a leave of absence you can take to cover you and still have a job when you come back from mat leave. Can you speak to your supervisor/boss about this? I'm sure there's a way...good luck!

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