HR Chat: Pregnancy Leave

You operate a business with only 10 employees, which means the business is not covered under the FMLA.  This week, one of your employees disclosed that they are pregnant.  Without qualifying for FMLA, and only 10 paid sick days to use, you are unsure of your legal requirements as a business.  Your employee has indicated that they would like to take two months off to be with their baby and then return to work.  As a business, do you need to grant this request and protect their job while on leave?

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