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Re: raising hands over head

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Nov 1999 17:44:09 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 11 Nov 1999, Rachael wrote: >
>Federal law insures you time off for medical/health related issues,
>including pregnancy. And depending on what state you live in, some
>states also allow additional time off. The fact that your boss does not
>think pregnancy is a good reason to miss work is irrelevant. If your
>doctor writes you a note there is nothing your boss can do, and you are
>protected by the law. When you have your first doctor's appointment,
>please discuss these issues with him/her and tell him of your working
>situation. I'm sure your doctor will be able to give you some
>guidelines and advise about this. Don't be intimidated by your boss,
>this is your body and your baby!
>
>I know you said you worked for a store, but does the company who owns it
>have a human resource department? If so, these are the people you need
>to be talking to.

The Family Leave Act prevents you from being discriminated against because you are sick or pregnant, but your employer only has to hold your job and give you UNPAID time off. They are not required to pay you if you don't work, and if accomodations cannot be made for your physical limitations, they are entitled to put you on sick leave. Depending on your employer, you may have disability pay, or you may not. I have no power over an employer whatsoever. My note merely notifies them of the patient's medical problems and limitations. How they respond to those limitations will be decided by the employer. They can't make you work, and they can't really fire you if you don't, but they don't have to pay you if you don't.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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