In Ontario, the earliest an employee can begin pregnancy leave is generally 17 weeks prior to the employee’s due date.
Where the employee has a live birth more than 17 weeks before the due date, the employee will be entitled to commence her pregnancy leave on the date of the birth.
If you have any further inquiries relating to your entitlements while on pregnancy and/or parental leave, or are seeking legal advice in the event of a conflict, please contact Toronto employment lawyers, Sultan Lawyers at 416-214-5111 or via email to khayward@sultanlawyers.com.