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Maternity Leave Question -- What's the Standard?
Asked by M.R. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2009
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Dear Fellow Moms,
I have been employed at my job for 2.5 years. I've done great work and made few to no demands on my employer. I just found out that I am pregnant....
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- M., I worked for a non-profit before I had my son. Basically, I didn't know IF I was really going to come back to work. And I was honest about my feelings. My HR pe...
- Fortunately, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 made it illegal for employers to fire or demote you because you decided to become a mother. And the Family and Me...
- I am a labor and employment attorney, and I think S.H. stated it pretty well below so I will be brief. It was not wise to tell your employer that you're not plannin...
Perfect Timing?
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on February 27, 2008
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I am 6 months pregnant (1st time mom!), due on June 14 and graduating with my BS in May. I am really excited about both being a mom and graduating college. It seems li...
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- M., I think you should do your job search and interviews. Just let them know when you plan on working. Ther is no harm in looking. If you are planning to breast...
- First of all let me congratulate you for getting your BS. Next let me tell you that having a baby is great and your "HUSBAND" should be glad and proud, as there are m...
- It always eases the mind to have something lined out. If you are in Texas,Georgia, or NY; I may have something that would help. You can email me if you want to learn ...
Co-Workers Bash Children, Parenting, Pregnancy, Etc...
Asked by J.P. from Denver
on March 10, 2008
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I have been in my current position for 1 1/2 years and ever since I joined this team, my co-workers continually make negative comments about children, parenting, pregn...
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- I would discuss this with your HR contact. These kinds of negative comments can be considered hostile and/or discriminatory - especially if they are directed toward yo...
- J., People sometimes speak without thinking. I have had negative comments in the office before (previous job) and I got tired of it. Just confront them and respectful...
- I absolutely agree that letting the people who are saying offensive things know that their words are hurtful is a good first step. I suggest speaking to each person i...
Need Legal Advise for Going on Maternity Leave
Asked by D.B. from Los Angeles
on July 20, 2008
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I work for a small business. Employer and 4 full time employees. I was talking to my boss on Friday and I was asking him if I could add my 2 unused weeks of vacation a...
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- First, I believe an employer must abide by the various Cal statutes that cover disability and the FMLA, regardless of size of company (I don't think there is an exempt...
- D., Talk to a lawyer, this doesn't sound right at all. You are entitled to FMLA, 3 months unpaid with insurance, its California Law. And that is after maternity lea...
- Call the labor board and address your questions to them. I think he is right about only being required to hold your job for 12 weeks. I also think it say's that he m...
Pregnancy Nausea
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on September 18, 2008
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Hi mamas,
I am pregnant with our fourth child and am nauseated all the time. You would think I would be a pro at it now, but our youngest is almost 2. Can anyone su...
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- OK, you are a SAHM. I was nauseous all day long with all three kids, whoohoo. What made a huge difference for me was when I got up in the morning. I had quit work t...
- i know this sounds weird but i sucked on jolly ranchers all the time, it's the only thing that helped me! & of course all the other stuff, like eat small meals more...
- This sounds really weird, but with my first one, a big glass of milk always calmed my stomach. With my second and third, though, just the thought of milk made my stoma...
How Do Working Moms Handle the Sick Days and Sleepless Nights While Working?
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on October 2, 2006
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How do other working moms do it? I have a 17mth old daughter and baby due in December. I am currently lucky because I am only working 32 hrs a week but I feel pressure...
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- Protect yoursef with an FMLA, you cannot get fired because your kid is sick. I am not sure what your career is, but there are so many child friendly employers out ther...
- You will be fine, I promise you..I have 3 children, and work full time in the medical profession, so I know first hand how it is when you get pressured to work longer ...
- Keep in mind that your employer can't fire you for having children unless your work performance declines. I definitely know where you're coming from. It's imposs...
Inviting Coworkers to First Birthday
Asked by M.T. from San Francisco
on June 30, 2010
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So my cowokers are like my second family... they were there through everything with such a hard pregnancy... do I invite them to the first bday? what about a boss?? Is...
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- Do they invite you to their kids bdays or other intimate family events? If yes then invite them. If you feel awkward inviting them then maybe you shouldn't
- You make the decisions on who you feel comfortable inviting. I think the question about co-workers and boss depends on how close you really are. Your statement that ...
- I would give an invitation to those who are very close (second family). Anyone else at the office would seem like you are looking for gifts. Only invite the boss if ...
Pregnant with New Job! Help!
Asked by N.K. from Oklahoma City
on April 10, 2007
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In one week, (in order) my family got a dog, I was offered a new job, and I found out I am pregnant! Whew! I start my job today and I dont know when and how to tell m...
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- I guess everything here is your choice. How well you take pregenacy? Do you want to work while being pregnet? Do you plan to work after you have the baby? or do you...
- You're not obligated to tell you're new employer about the pregnancy right away. If you were already working there you'd wait a few months anyway, right? I guess kee...
- Well that depends on how far along are you and what kind of job do you have. Cause when i was pregnant with my son i was working in fast food and i just got the job. B...
Miscarriage
Asked by J.G. from Buffalo
on January 21, 2009
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My friend at work just lost triplets she was carrying. She was about 19 weeks along. We've sent her flowers and cards of encouragement. Does anyone have any advice ...
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- That's awful for your friend. I imagine the best thing you can do is just be available to her if she wants to talk or just 'share space', and to not pressure her if s...
- My sincerest sympathies to your friend. As far as the legality - it depends on the terms of her leaving - did she quit? Was she on medical leave? In NYS - you have ...
- Hi J., I am very sorry about your friends loss. I will pray for her. I do not know the legality of the job situation but that would be really bad if she wants to come ...
I Just Found Out I Was 6 Weeks Pregnant and About to Take a New Job...
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on January 11, 2010
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I have been interviewing for a couple months now. I am in the final phases with a company in particular that I am very interested in. I just found out a couple days ag...
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- for the sake of being honest I would tell them confidentally upon hire. Who knows it may not happen in the first place for whatever reason. Yes if you do tell them and...
- Hi M., congrautlations on your pregnancy! I hadn't thought about what Jennifer posted but it is a good point. If you are still covered with your health insurance I wou...
- If you are planning to go back to work after the baby comes, then I would take the job (why? because you're currently miserable and you really want this job) and not ...
