Tennessee Maternity Leave Act
Maternity leave at Metro is defined by the Tennessee Maternity Leave Act.
- Employees with at least 12 months of Metro service are entitled to take up to four months of leave upon the birth of a child for pregnancy, childbirth, adoption and nursing the infant. With regard to adoption, the four (4) month period shall begin at the time the employee receives custody of the child.
- During maternity leave, Metro will continue to provide you with benefits and hold your job (or a similar one) open for you, provided you return to work no later than four months after your leave begins.
- You may not use maternity leave to look for another job or work for another employer.
- FMLA and maternity leave run concurrently. See the Metro FMLA Handbook for complete details.
- Sick leave may be used for the time a physician certifies that the female is physically unable to perform her duties. The employee may also use accrued vacation and leave without pay.