My wife and I just had our first baby. Today, 3 weeks post-partum, my wife’s employer called asking why her doctor approved 12 weeks of FMLA. HR told her “the standard was 6 weeks for natural birth or 8 weeks for a c-section.” My wife explained that she didn’t need to disclose that information and it’s what her doctor recommended. By law, she can take 12 weeks, correct? I am concerned that if she doesn’t come back at 6 or 8 weeks they will find a way to retaliate or fire her. Any advice?
My wife and I just had our first baby. Today, 3 weeks post-partum, my wife’s employer called asking why her doctor approved 12 weeks of FMLA. HR told her “the standard was 6 weeks for natural birth or 8 weeks for a c-section.” My wife explained that she didn’t need to disclose that information and it’s what her doctor recommended. By law, she can take 12 weeks, correct? I am concerned that if she doesn’t come back at 6 or 8 weeks they will find a way to retaliate or fire her. Any advice?