Hello Danielle: Please note that there have been some changes in the federal laws surrounding pregnancy in the workplace. The EEOC recently updated their information: https://www.eeoc.gov/pregnancy-discrimination. See also A good description of how these laws may affect Michigan employers: https://www.michlaborlaw.com/preparing-employers-new-regulations-pregnant-wo... Also, depending on how the library interacts with your municipality, (if, for example, the library's employee benefits are through the municipality), your municipality may also have an impact on the types of benefits available to this employee. Libraries working with pregnant employees will want to consult their attorneys in light of these new laws to ensure their policies are compliant. Take care! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of dreid reeseunitylibrary.org via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 2:22 PM To: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Maternity Leave Policies CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Good afternoon, Library Land! I've been looking over our maternity leave policy in preparation for a staff member, and it's pretty antiquated. I'd love for anyone who's willing to share their policies with me. The employee is not eligible for the FMLA since she's not been here a year yet, so anything that deals with that situation, in particular, will be extremely helpful. Thank you, Danielle Reid, Director Reese Unity District Library 2065 Gates St., PO Box 413 Reese, MI 48757 Phone: (989) 868-4120 Fax: (989) 868-4123
