family and medical leave act 1993?!

Quoting AutumnRae:“ I just made a discovery that bothers the crap out of me. I quit my job, came back, and then got pregnant ... [snip!] ... to add him when he is born, right? I am so worried that it all just muddles together, could anyone offer clearheaded advice?”

technically an employer doesn't have the right to let you go, but they can let you go and give u a lie for a reason.

You really need to talk to your HR department. They'll be able to help the best...most all companies have different plans and different policys on that, as long as they stay within certain guidelins they can do pretty much wehatever.

You'll have to ask them about getting paid leave. They are not required to pay you, though some do.

They technically cannot fire you while you are on mat. leave. They possibly could when you return, or before you go, but definitely not while you are gone. They are not allowed to fire you for being pregnant. As far as insurance, you are not required to add the baby if you don't want to. You will be insured through the last day you work (in some cases, such as mass layoffs, the company will extend coverage for longer times). Ask your HR department what to do about that. I don't believe you should have to sign up for COBRA whjile out, you will be covered until you come back. If you are released they will have the information on COBRA (whihc is a more expensive form of the same coverage you have now, for former employees who wish to carry that insurance), if you wish to sign up for it.

There is a good chance that you'd be able to put the baby on state medical care (Medicaid), you can either call your state Medicaid office and ask, or the doctor or hospital will have the information for you.

Definitely talk to your HR department though. They'll be able to help you the most. Plus, it doesn't hurt to give them forewarning that you're about to go on leave!