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How does Tilt handle PWFA leave after I have a baby?

What happens with your PWFA leave once your baby arrives

Quick answer
 If you request PWFA leave for time after giving birth, Tilt automatically approves 6 weeks of leave for a vaginal delivery or 8 weeks of leave for a C-section delivery. No paperwork is required and HR does not need to make a decision for this postpartum period.

Who this applies to / Prerequisites

  • Employees requesting PWFA leave specifically for the postpartum recovery period.
  • No documentation or HR approval is required for this specific 6–8 week window.

Steps

  1. Submit your PWFA leave request for the postpartum period through [Placeholder: submission channel/portal].
  2. Confirm whether your delivery was vaginal or C-section.
  3. Tilt automatically approves 6 weeks (vaginal delivery) or 8 weeks (C-section delivery) — you'll see this leave reflected in your Tilt leave plan with no further paperwork or HR review needed.

What if it doesn't work

  • I need leave beyond the automatic 6–8 weeks: See "How does Tilt handle PWFA leave requests outside the postpartum period?"
  • My condition isn't related to pregnancy or childbirth: This is handled under Tilt's ADA leave process instead of PWFA.
  • If none of these apply, contact your Leave Success Manager (employees) or Customer Success Manager (HR teams).

Limits and exceptions

  • The automatic approval covers only the postpartum recovery period (6 weeks for vaginal delivery, 8 weeks for C-section).
  • Leave needed outside this window is not automatically approved and follows a separate process (see related article).

Related questions

  • How do I request PWFA leave beyond the automatic postpartum period?
  • Do I need to submit paperwork for postpartum PWFA leave?