Maternity Leave FAQ
Q. How far in advance do I need to notify my manager that I will need to take a leave of absence? A. Provide as much advanced notice as possible. At a minimum, notify your manager at least 30 days in advance or, if unforeseeable under the circumstances, as soon as possible. Q. What do I do if my doctor places me on light duty or gives me work restrictions prior to the start of my leave?
A . Please email the supporting documentation to the Benefits team at benefits@maac.com. The request will be reviewed to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be made.
Q. How do I apply for leave?
A . Submit a Leave of Absence request on AccessMAA or send an email to benefits@maac.com. The Benefits Team will provide additional information regarding the next steps.
Q . When does my maternity leave start?
A. Your maternity leave starts the day the baby is born or when your doctor places you off work for the duration of your pregnancy. Any additional time taken off prior to the start of your leave will need to be approved by your manager using your department’s normal procedure for requesting time off.
Q. How am I paid while on leave?
A. Any available paid time off, such as Paid Sick and Wellness, Paid Vacation, Personal days, or benefits payable under STD will be processed and paid by MAA’s Payroll Department. You will receive bi-weekly payments as long as your disability claim is approved and/or you have available paid time off benefits.
Any PFL benefits, (if applicable) will be paid directly by the state administering the benefits.
Q. What is my STD benefit amount?
A. You may view your weekly STD benefit amount in Workday. From the Workday homepage, select Menu in the upper right corner. Next, select Benefits and Pay then select View Benefit Details. If you select View as Grid option, your weekly STD benefit amount is displayed under the column labeled Calculated Coverage .
Q. Am I required to use my time off hours while on leave?
A. Associates taking baby bonding leave may use available paid time off benefits, such as Paid Parental Leave (if applicable, Paid Sick and Wellness, Paid Vacation and/or Personal days, during your leave.
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