I work for a company with very few policies in writing so there is a lot of grey area but... Recently 2 of my female colleagues went on STD in place of maternity leave (which the company does not offer). They were given 6 weeks at partial pay.
My wife (who is a stay at home mom) is expecting our 2nd child in October and I have been informed that they will not offer me ANY paid paternity leave. According to MA state law a company must offer the same "paternity" benefits as they do "maternity" benefits. My employer has got around this by not offering maternity leave and instead offering short term disability based on the "physical impairment of being pregnant".
My question is: Can I get them to give me STD based on my wife's perceived "disability"?
I am only asking for 2 weeks (10 days) paid but I am being told I can either use my PTO time or take it unpaid. This doesn't seem to be a fair standard. Can I push back on this?
My wife and I would appreciate any advice on this mater.
My wife (who is a stay at home mom) is expecting our 2nd child in October and I have been informed that they will not offer me ANY paid paternity leave. According to MA state law a company must offer the same "paternity" benefits as they do "maternity" benefits. My employer has got around this by not offering maternity leave and instead offering short term disability based on the "physical impairment of being pregnant".
My question is: Can I get them to give me STD based on my wife's perceived "disability"?
I am only asking for 2 weeks (10 days) paid but I am being told I can either use my PTO time or take it unpaid. This doesn't seem to be a fair standard. Can I push back on this?
My wife and I would appreciate any advice on this mater.
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