I work in Washington, DC and want to know what the laws are as far as maternity leave. I would also like to know if he is obligated to pay the difference of what my disability policy will not pay. Please provide any information you might have. I don't know if the laws vary from state to state. This law also applies in every state.
Some states have slightly more generous laws.
The law applies to companies or other employers with 50 or more employees in one location. If your company has fewer than 50 employees, you have no protection. Under the law, you are entitled to 12 weeks off before and after childbirth. You must be returned to your job or a substantially similar job. Your disability pay is non-taxable, so even though it's less, theoretically you should come out even.