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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are you paying her for extended leave? It should be either covered under the STD plan (if medial related), or should be unpaid.  What is HR saying about holding the job?[/quote]

She is on STD right now for what I assume is postpartum anxiety. I inquired with HR last week, but they haven’t provided guidance yet.[/quote]

It sounds like, in some respects, the decision on her leave, etc., is not yours to make?

I'm just not clear on what you are asking. Many people have been in this situation - in fact many of them have been in much more restrictive situations with a lot less leave. Usually you come back and deal or you quit. And I say that as someone who believes 100% the US should have paid parental leave for 12 weeks minimum.

If I were in your shoes and her leave was costing my work unit money that will ultimately hurt the bottom line and adversely affect the work unit I'd first meet with my boss to get their take, then meet with HR and tell them that you are looking to HR and legal to provide formal guidance by X date. Even better if they will take over communicating directly with the employee.[/quote]

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