H1B Status and California Pregnancy Disability leave

[paapu01]

Hi All,

My employer has less than 50 employees and hence i do not qualify for FMLA pregnancy leave.

I am eligible only for California Pregnancy Disability leave which is meant for employers with less than 50 employees. Under this law, employer is not expected to pay. I have a few questions on this. Experts please advice

1.) If I am not paid for 10 to 12 weeks on this leave, will my h1b status be affected ?

2.) Do i as a H1B Employee need to keep some proof that i was on medical leave for a few weeks? It is possible that at sometime, i might have to submit paystubs for the time i wasnt paid?

3.) Is the Employer required to give me a letter that i was not paid because i was on pregnancy leave ?

Please suggest

[ankush2kn]

Hello, hopefully you'll read my message and reply. I am looking for the same information. Google makes this post the first hit, but currently there is no information here :-(

[kkcr]

Hi Paapu01,

Im in the same situation , in bay area  , h1b started on oct 1st but on upaid leave until nov 30, is it ok?

thanks!