Employee Handbook: Maternity Leave

If applicable, be sure that the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is taken into consideration as you draft your maternity leave policy.

Small Business Notes
Employee Handbook
Maternity Leave

Small Business Notes employees are allowed up to six (6) weeks of leave after they have given birth to or following the adoption of a child. During this time, such employees will be paid at 70% of their regular salary. Additional time may be allowed under extraordinary circumstances (see Sick Leave) with the permission of your supervisor.