FMLA: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act - Provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, applies to employers with 50+ employees, includes job protection requirements and continuation of health benefits
PDA: Pregnancy Discrimination Act - Federal law that prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy and requires equal treatment of pregnant employees
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Federal law that may apply to pregnancy-related conditions and requires reasonable accommodations
State Leave Laws: Individual state-specific family leave laws that may provide more generous benefits than federal FMLA, including paid family leave programs in states like California, New York, and New Jersey
State Pregnancy Accommodation Laws: State-specific laws regarding reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees, which may provide additional protections beyond federal requirements
Company Policy Compliance: Internal company policies and procedures that must be considered, including existing leave policies and benefits integration
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Any existing union agreements or collective bargaining provisions that may affect parental leave terms and conditions
Benefits Integration: Integration requirements with other company benefits such as vacation time, sick leave, and health insurance coverage during leave periods
