Intro Navigating maternity leave can feel like solving a complex puzzle with ever-changing pieces. As a mother-to-be, you have many options depending on state laws and employer benefits. Understanding the different types of leave available, such as FMLA, disability, and bonding, is crucial in creating a comprehensive plan for your time away from work. Let’s decode your maternity leave bucket and explore your available options. Exploring Your Maternity Leave Options Embarking on the journey to motherhood introduces a new world of responsibilities and decisions, and among these is determining the best maternity leave plan for you and your little one. The landscape of maternity leave comprises various options, each with…
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Introduction: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a vital federal law in the United States that provides job-protected leave to eligible employees for specific family and medical reasons. This fact sheet outlines information about FMLA, focusing on benefits for working moms. *Disclaimer this document is not legal or employment advice, simply educational. Your leave eligibility will be determined by your employer
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Introduction The journey into motherhood is momentous, it’s filled with joy and excitement. However, for many women in the United States, the experience is marred by inadequate maternity leave policies that leave them feeling unsupported and overwhelmed. I have a friend who was working at a small company while pregnant. As she was trying to plan for the arrival of her previous baby, her employer was searching for her replacement and had her job replaced as soon as she went into labor. This story is not unique and is a challenge many women in our communities face, this is why we need to talk about the inadequacies of maternity leave…
