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[quote=Anonymous]When I learned I had to go on bed rest I hired a lawyer to help me determine what I was entitled to and was VERY suprised (as was my employer) to learn that:

* In DC a company only needs to have 20 (not 50) employees to be under FMLA policy.

* In DC an employee is entitled to up to 16 weeks of medical AND 16 weeks of family leave in a 24 month period as opposed to the federal policy of 12 weeks total in a 12 month period.  (This entitles me to 16 weeks bedrest and 16 weeks maternity leave).   :D

* In DC an employer can not require you to use your accrued paid leave during your FMLA.  You cna mutually decide to do so but it cannot be forced upon you.

* In DC an employer must continue to pay its typical portion of your health insurance premiums throughout your enire FMLA.  (For me a total of 32 weeks).

I'm SO grateful for these progressive laws but just a little bit bitter that I had to pay an attorney $1,000 to learn what they are and educate my emloyer accordingly.  I want t scream these laws from the rooftops so that other people know their rights.

If anyone is particularly interested in these policies and proof let me know and I can dig up some links.[/quote]

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