In this course, we discuss the right of parents to take time off from work after the birth of a child.  Specifically, we review the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the sections that elaborate on: employers bound to the Act; which employees are eligible for FMLA benefits; the amount of time allotted to employees after the birth of a child; and other relevant terms. 

We also incorporate analysis of various state acts and laws that supplement the FMLA to see which areas have more stringent requirements for employers and greater rights for employees. This course serves as a broad overview of employee rights after childbirth so employers can be aware of issues to address throughout the process.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the relevant laws that govern parental rights during pregnancy and after a child’s birth.
  • Explore how State Acts and laws affect the Federal Act that applies to all states.
  • Discover and discuss the various ways employers can notify employees of their rights.
Last updated/reviewed: March 25, 2024
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to Time Off After the Birth of a Child: the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act and State Modifications8:30
  Employers: State Modifications9:04
  Eligible Employees12:17
  Terms of Leave9:46
  Intermittent Leave, Relationship to Paid Leave, Notice Requirement, and Spouse Employed by Same Employer4:46
  Employment and Benefits Protection, Restored to Same Position4:33
  Exception for Highly Compensated Employees5:51
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Time Off After the Birth of a Child: the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act and State Modifications54:48
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Time Off After the Birth of a Child: the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act and State ModificationsPDF
  Time Off After the Birth of a Child: the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act and State Modifications Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  Review Questionsquiz
 Final Examexam