How Long Can I Take?
If you are covered by FMLA, you can take 12 weeks off for qualified family and medical reasons. Use this tool to understand if you are covered by FMLA.
Depending on which state you work in, your employer may be required to offer you a longer leave, and you may have access to paid leave.
If your employer officially offers parental leave and/or medical leave, that’s great! Read the policies in the employee handbook or your employment contract. Also, ask HR these questions to allow you to maximize your benefits.
If your employer does not have an official parental leave or medical leave policy, but you work in one of the states below, click the links provided for more info.
If you work in California, use this tool to help you understand your leave benefits, which will help you determine how much leave you have and how to maximize it - California Leave Planner.
Colorado - read about the program in Working Mother
Connecticut - visit the Connecticut Paid Leave website
District of Columbia - visit the DC Paid Leave website
New Jersey - visit the NJ Paid Family Leave website
New York - visit the NY Paid Family Leave website
Oregon - visit the OR Paid Family Leave website
Rhode Island - visit the RI Paid Family Leave website
Washington - visit the WA Paid Family Leave website