Pregnancy Leave Policy Template

This pregnancy leave policy template has 1 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.

Sample of our pregnancy leave policy template:

PREGNANCY/MATERNITY LEAVE POLICY To be eligible for a pregnancy leave of absence, the employee must be a non-temporary, full-time female employee. Maximum Length of Leave The maximum length of pregnancy leave allowed is [number] weeks. If the employee needs a longer leave due to medical complications, the employee should notify [YOUR COMPANY NAME] as soon as possible. The additional leave will be treated the same as any other medical or disability leave. Written Requests A written request for pregnancy leave must be submitted within a reasonable time. The employee must submit a written doctor's statement, indicating the anticipated delivery date. The employee should inform [YOUR COMPANY NAME] of the expected duration of her pregnancy leave so that [YOUR COMPANY NAME] may plan around the absence efficiently until her return. Transfers An employee requesting pregnancy leave may also ask for a transfer to another less strenuous or less hazardous position if so desired. The request must be in writing and must state the reason for the transfer. Paid Leave [YOUR COMPANY NAME] provides for paid pregnancy leave for the period of [time limit - e.g