I don’t know this for sure but here’s my best guess based on some personal experience and quick google searches:
MA state law requires employer to allow Parental Leave which is unpaid and lasts minimum 8 weeks. Wife will be eligible if she’s worked there more than 3 months. She needs to notify HR at least 2 weeks prior to absence.
If her employer does not offer her paid maternity leave (which you’re saying is the case), she should apply for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML). This is a state program that is different then FMLA (which is a federal program she probably is ineligible for since working less than 12 months).
If HR gives her a hard time about taking leave, you can post on r/legaladvice and you may get more help.
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I don’t know this for sure but here’s my best guess based on some personal experience and quick google searches:
If HR gives her a hard time about taking leave, you can post on r/legaladvice and you may get more help.