Teaching and FMLA

[brassyclarinet]

I have a 2nd interview for a teaching job in an amazing school district. however, I'm concerned that if I get offered the job I won't qualify for FMLA since I'll be a new employee who hasn't worked 12 months. What would they do in that situation? Can I just take unpaid leave? Is my job then up for grabs? It is a really great district so I can't see them being giant dicks but who knows.
Thoughts?

[jedi]

I'm guessing it depends on the company. To my knowledge, they have no legal obligation to keep you.

[brassyclarinet]

May 30, 2017 15:22:45 GMT -6 jedi said:

I'm guessing it depends on the company. To my knowledge, they have no legal obligation to keep you.

I've googled a bit, but it seems to vary by school as to what they do. If offered the job I'd have to talk to HR I think.

[jedi]

May 30, 2017 15:33:53 GMT -6 brassyclarinet said:

May 30, 2017 15:22:45 GMT -6 jedi said:

I'm guessing it depends on the company. To my knowledge, they have no legal obligation to keep you.

I've googled a bit, but it seems to vary by school as to what they do. If offered the job I'd have to talk to HR I think.

Definitely. I mean you probably won't get paid right? So is it really that big of a deal to hire a long term sub? Who likely is getting paid less than you would?

[armpants]

It's up to the employers discretion if you've been employed less than 12 months. Many places will let you take unpaid leave, but it will depend on their leave policy. Will you be carrying the insurance, or does your H carry it? If greet don't have a leave policy similar to FMLA you might loose medical coverage while in unpaid leave.

[RunsforWineandCarbs]

What I know is it would be unpaid.

The rest depends on the employer. Although I know from experience if they are good and you're a good fit they usually try to make it work.

Insurance stops unless you continue to pay for it.

Your position is not guaranteed, but like I said, most times if it's a good fit they work with.

I'd go in there with a plan. Like unless otherwise directed I plan on coming back to work after x amount of time off.

[brassyclarinet]

May 30, 2017 16:21:05 GMT -6 RunsforWineandCarbs said:

What I know is it would be unpaid.

The rest depends on the employer. Although I know from experience if they are good and you're a good fit they usually try to make it work.

Insurance stops unless you continue to pay for it.

Your position is not guaranteed, but like I said, most times if it's a good fit they work with.

I'd go in there with a plan. Like unless otherwise directed I plan on coming back to work after x amount of time off.

Def. If they offer I plan to be very up front and let them know I intend to do a strict 6 weeks and come back, barring no issues.

[redandblue]

GL with your interview.

TBH this whole thread makes me sad for you momma's in the US. These are worries and stress you should not have to deal with. I can't even imagine an unpaid maternity/paternity leave....They have just recently changed the length of leave eligible to 18 months now (job secured....same unemployment benefits/pay over the 18 months, but option for a longer time off).

[Pizzaslut]

I would absolutely ask this before you accept the job. And get it in writing what they agree to. By law, they do not have to keep your job. They may let you take it paid, if you have some paid leave time saved up by then (of course, this depends on their policy).

Where I work, we would allow the employee to take up to the 12 weeks. We *try* to award the same benefit to those who do not qualify. Not all employers do that though.

[Pizzaslut]

Yes, like RunsforWineandCarbs, said. Health benefits would not be paid for by the employer, which means you would be responsible for the entire premium while you were on unpaid leave. Unless there is somehow a way, you can negotiate that with the school district (but I doubt it).

[brassyclarinet]

Thanks all. I've decided that even if they offer, I'm staying in my current position. Too much uncertainty otherwise.