Now that Monday has rolled aorund and I've been able to call my healthcare provider, I've found out that there is no way to extend my coverage with my current provider (on my own) or acquire a new policy from many other insurance providers, because a baby is considered a pre-existing condition...
Yes, I have asked them if I could extend my healthcare by paying out of pocket. I let them know that I wasn't asking them to continue to pay their portion (it was originally 50/50), but rather that I was more interested in making sure I had insurance for the birth of my baby and my hospital...
Sorry, didn't mean to be evasive. We've never had another employee take extended leave for maternity or any other reason.
When you say CA law...are you saying California? Excuse my ignorance. I reside in Pennsylvania, so just want to make sure I am getting information that applies to me...
Let me clarify. I thought I was being asked how much time I'd like to take off before the birth of my baby. It was never made clear that I was choosing my last day with the company EVER.
I carefully explained that the 5th was a tentative date and that I wanted to do what was in the best...
The very small company (about 5 employees) where I have worked for 5 years, does not offer a maternity leave. I have a due date of September 25th. I was asked what my last day would be, implying that I am not being asked back after the birth of my baby. I have an impeccable work record, I do...