FMLA or any other leave for mother of stillborn baby?

KP68

I know no employer hopes to address this issue, but does anyone have experience with this type of scenario?

I understand that this employee would have to prove that there is a Serious Health Condition for FMLA, but would this also include any emotional issues that may arise as a result of this? Could this potentially fall under FMLA as well? What about any other types of leaves? Is there anything else available for an employee in this situation other than the company's bereavement leave or a personal, unpaid leave of absence?

If anyone has had experience with this type of situation, please let me konw.

Thanks.

Anita

We had an employee recently that this happened to, we just gave her a medical leave of absenc. She was only gone a couple of weeks, and wanted to get back to work to help ease the pain. It worked well for her and us.

Rockie

I don't believe this would qualify for FMLA, unless there were serious complications, but I feel a leave of absence would be in order.

Theresa Gegen TX

If the employee can get a doctor or medical care provider to certify her, she can qualify for FMLA, just like anyone else. This would require the medical care provider to certify that the EMPLOYEE needs the time off to take care of herself. This could apply if she is suffering from depression or some other psychological condition that requires on going treatment and time off from work.

However, unless the employee can get certified, FMLA does not give time off for the death.

Good Luck!

Margaret Morford

I would be surprised if her doctor wouldn't certify her, especially if she was far along in her pregnancy. Unfortunatly, she may have had to actually give birth, which usually means six weeks recovery. I'd ask the doctor to fill out the forms.

Margaret Morford
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