To tell or not tell...spinoff

[Scarlett]

Ok, was just thinking about this from the guilty thread here. I probably will not return to my job after this one is born. However, I do not want to be treated like I am a short timer here. I have done very well with my job, been here 7 years now. I did my last pregnancy here with no attendance issues or anything. I may be able to work something out but with the cost of daycare vs. what I am paid it is not likely.

I really would prefer not to tell my employer that. I do not use our health insurance so that is not an issue, I do have a small amount of PTO and Sick time which I would like to be able to use. So what are my obligations and rights?

[Cerendipy]

The answer to your question partially depends on the state you are located and the size of your company. I would pay a visit to www.momsrising.org and www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/pregnancy.cfm and see if there is some helpful information on there regarding leave policies.

Regardless as to what type of leave to which you are entitled, your employer is NOT entitled to discriminate against you or treat you differently than other non-pregnant (or male) co-workers...period. This is true no matter what state you are or the size of your company. I would become familiar with your companies rights and policies with respect to both maternity leave and PTO/Sick Time use as well as the laws of your state and the Federal government with respect to both paid sick leave/personal time off and maternity leave/FMLA/pregnancy discrimiantion act.

Good luck and congratulations!!!

[NHKate]

My suggestion would be to let them know later on in your pregnancy. Just as you would put in a 2 week (or more) notice if you were leaving for any other reason, let them know maybe 2-4 weeks before you plan on leaving. That way you've been considerate and given them some time to replace you without leaving them in the lurch.

[cassi]

If there is a chance you would come back then wait until your leave is nearing the end to make the final decision.

[tyvek]

At my old job, you would not be paid for maternity leave if you did not return to work. So typically a lady would be on ML and come back for a day before quitting. In that situation I might tell a friend I would not be returning but not my direct boss in any formal way. That way they would not be blind sided when I quit but I would still get the benefit of ML.

[caitlinsmommy]

At my old job, you would not be paid for maternity leave if you did not return to work. So typically a lady would be on ML and come back for a day before quitting. In that situation I might tell a friend I would not be returning but not my direct boss in any formal way. That way they would not be blind sided when I quit but I would still get the benefit of ML.

this is the way my company is with regard to its short term disability. You have to come back for at least a day/week (can't remember) or you owe the money back (or probably just wont get the check with how slow the processing time is). They definitely cannot treat you differently (as was stated earlier by a pp). If it is a big company, and your job isn't something that is crucial to be filled at all times, I would just not say anything tbh. At my company, there are so many people who do the exact same job as me that it wouldn't 'hurt' my employer for me to not give a 2 weeks notice (but I am coming back to work so its irrelevant lol).