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Can we require women to repay maternity leave benefits if they quit before returning to work?

by 04/28/2010

Q. Our maternity leave policy offers paid leave for female employees who plan to return to work after the birth of the child. If the employee quits before returning to work, she’s required to reimburse the company for the paid leave. Is this lawful?

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