Hi everyone, quick question I started a job in November just found out I’m pregnant I’m not eligible for (unpaid family leave) until 12 months.

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April 25,2022 at 10:05PM UTC

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Hi everyone, quick question I started a job in November just found out I’m pregnant I’m not eligible for (unpaid family leave) until 12 months. I plan just to keep it under wraps until my anniversary hire date. How should I go about asking for the leave at that time?

Sad to find out it’s unpaid but life must go on so I’m saving as much as I can during this time. I wish more companies had benefits for women. Oh and I’m am 100% remote any advice as what to do, what did you do?

ps I’ve told a employer I was pregnant before in the past and within 3 weeks they had a paper trail trying to get me to quit or be fired so I’m not too keen on letting them know I’m expecting from prior trauma lol

I do have short term and long term disability hoping I can use that at some point but not sure.

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Joanne RosenApril 25,2022 at 10:30PM UTC
Wow! I can't imagine what it's like for women in the US. In Canada, our maternity leave is covered by Employment Insurance benefits.
If you are remote, why should it matter to them that you are pregnant? So, when you hit that anniversary, tell them that you will need time off to have your baby. Shouldn't be a big deal.
Hope it all works out.
Cheers
Joanne
AnonymousApril 26,2022 at 7:57PM UTC
I was literally in tears to find out it was unpaid I’m like what year are we in it just let’s me know how some companies don’t care about moms growing there family. I’ve heard many good things about the benefits in Canada and boy does it outshine the benefits we have.
Thank you for your advice!
AnonymousApril 26,2022 at 4:29PM UTC
I'm sorry to hear that it's unpaid. When you bring up the conversation, I would act on the offensive and have a plan of action for your leave.
AnonymousApril 26,2022 at 8:00PM UTC
I’m working on that now we only get 12 weeks I believe I will be getting a cesarean and not sure if that will be enough time to heal and bond but I’m definitely going to save up for if I’m not ready to go back just yet.
thank you for your advice as well!