How long did you take off for birth of a child

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

So you would take January off for the birth and then take December off to play Daddy?

 

[Faceplanted]

So you would take January off for the birth and then take December off to play Daddy?

It's not about what I would do, it's about people using their right to do so which ups agrees to... And how it's none of your business

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

It's not about what I would do, it's about people using their right to do so which ups agrees to... And how it's none of your business

It may not be any of my business but that wouldn't stop me from expressing my opinion if it were to happen in my center.

 

[Faceplanted]

It may not be any of my business but that wouldn't stop me from expressing my opinion if it were to happen in my center.

You vocally judging somebody to others in your center is making it your business. Don't worry bout it... It's not your problem ups will survive

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You vocally judging somebody to others in your center is making it your business. Don't worry bout it... It's not your problem ups will survive

That's not the point.

 

[542thruNthru]

I took 8 weeks off. Had 9 months to save. It wasn't hard. Did it for my wife more than anything. It's a big life change and she needed help and shouldn't have to feel she is going it alone.

We have guys take it in December all the time. Most do it because that's the first time family can really come out and see the baby and they wanna be there. That's fine with me. Just because it's peak doesn't mean life stops so UPS can deliver packages.

I don't really care anyways its not like UPS isn't allowed to hire seasonals.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Kid's born at Thanksgiving? Absolutely---see you in January.

Kid's born New Year's Day? You will be here for Peak.

 

[542thruNthru]

You're right. Born new years day they will be there for peak. Born January 2nd they won't be.

You're to concerned about other people. Honestly when guys take peak off no one even notices.

 

[By The Book]

Kid's born at Thanksgiving? Absolutely---see you in January.

Kid's born New Year's Day? You will be here for Peak.

So...they can take peak off if it's close to the birthdate of the child, but not if it's closer to the 1 year mark?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You're right. Born new years day they will be there for peak. Born January 2nd they won't be.

You're to concerned about other people. Honestly when guys take peak off no one even notices.

I work in a small center. 24-28 routes. 34-38 for Peak.

Every driver, unless on their death bed, is needed.

 

[Faceplanted]

I work in a small center. 24-28 routes. 34-38 for Peak.

Every driver, unless on their death bed, is needed.

Ya because ups can't simply get a hub guy or a season off the street hire. Ups would be paying them less as wellsZ. You love the company so much.... The guy taking fmla during peak can save you and your company tons of money!!!!!

 

[rod]

Isn't that fmla crap a paid thing in California?

 

[By The Book]

Isn't that fmla crap a paid thing in California?

Yes, I believe it's like 55% of wages up to $728.00. Looks like a 6 week program. The other 6 weeks would be unpaid and may be required to use paid sick time.

 

[silenze]

Doctor will put the wife on short term disability so she will get some pay if she was working.

 

[govols019]

I work in a small center. 24-28 routes. 34-38 for Peak.

Every driver, unless on their death bed, is needed.

LMAO...how will your center ever survive your retirement?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

LMAO...how will your center ever survive your retirement?

It will be a struggle but sadly since I will no longer be posting here you will never know.

 

[35years]

FMLA is federal, not state. With FMLA you can take the leave sporadically whenever you want. You can take all 12 weeks every other week if you want. Or you can even take it 1-2 days/week if you want. We have a driver who does just that. He lives with his mom and she is ill and he will take off during the week to take care of her and get her to her appointments and such.

We have State parental leave laws in addition to the federal law.
Our state parental leave laws are far better than the FMLA.
For example, I can demand off to attend before/after school events and conferences at my kids school. Many States have these type of parental leave laws.

 

[burrheadd]

It will be a struggle but sadly since I will no longer be posting here you will never know.

 

[wayfair]

It may not be any of my business but that wouldn't stop me from expressing my opinion if it were to happen in my center.

I would hand you a box of kleenex...

 

[Orion inc.]

It may not be any of my business but that wouldn't stop me from expressing my opinion if it were to happen in my center.

And you can express it all you want. But don't get mad if someone knocks you out over it. If some other driver was giving me grief over time I take to spend with my kid after being born, well he might not have any teeth left.

One rule about your "opinions ". If they are about someone's family and choices, beat to keep them to yourself.