Pregnancy as Temporary Medical Disability

PREGNANCY AS TEMPORARY MEDICAL DISABILITY

STATE EMPLOYEES

NYS defines the period of disability for a pregnancy as up to four (4) weeks before the anticipated date of delivery, through six (6 - natural) or eight (8 -cesarean) weeks after delivery.

RF EMPLOYEES

RF defines the period of disability for a pregnancy as six (6 - natural) or eight (8 -cesarean) weeks after delivery.

Eligibility

Eligible at the time of hire.

NExt Steps

STATE AND RF EMPLOYEES

Reach out to an HR Leave Administrator at sbuleaves@stonybrook.edu prior to the expected delivery date. (We recommend three (3) months prior). Complete any forms they indicate as appropriate for the type of leave being requested. After the birth, updated medical documentation confirming the birth date of the child and the type of delivery is also required to be sent to an HR Leave Administrator at sbuleaves@stonybrook.edu .

Expressing Breast Milk in the Workplace

Learn More

Leave for Child Care(State Employees)

Learn More

Leave for Child Care(RF Employees)

Learn More

Adoption or Foster Care Placement

Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

An employee is considered to be disabled for at least 6 weeks (8 weeks, if caesarean). In order to return sooner, an employee must submit medical documentation to Human Resources (HRS), clearing them to return to full duty. HR will contact the department noting the employee's intentions to return early.