Human Rights Commission banner  Pregnancy/Maternity Leave
Questions  Q. Can an employer refuse to hire a woman because she
is pregnant?  No. A qualified woman who is pregnant must be
considered for any position she applies for. It is an unfair
practice to refuse to hire a woman because she is pregnant or
may become pregnant.  Q. Is a woman entitled to maternity leave?
Under the law a pregnant woman is allowed to ask for medical
leave away from work. This may include all the time her medical
provider thinks is required. The law requires the employer to
allow a pregnant woman time away from work for abnormal
conditions. [FMLA]  Q. Is there a set period of time off of work
for leave during pregnancy?  Under the law there is no set
period of time off of work for pregnancy problems. The employer
is expected to allow a woman time off work whenever the medical
provider requests time off. Assuming the request is because she
is medically unable to work. [FMLA]  Q. Is the employee entitled
to full pay while on materni