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How Much Time Do I Need After C-section Before Going Back to Work?
If they do they would be violating the Family Act of 1979. Helpful? .... Next question: Pregnancy Disability and Family Medical Leave ...
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- Regardless of how you feel you should always go with your doctor's advice. 6 weeks is not enough time and I'm sure your super woman co-worker will find that out soon ...
- It will all depend on how quickly you heal, also on what type of work you do. If there is heavy lifting involved then you could probably go back after 6 weeks but have...
- I took about 2 1/2 months off . I know it takes about a whole year to heal. So I had to take it a little easy. Keep tylenol on hand.(lol) I agree with the other lady ...
How Due Mom's Prepare for the Third Baby Financially!!!!!!
That falls under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Start saving up as much of your time as you can. Also, some companies have short-term ...
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- I think karen's got GREAT advice!! Use your debit from now on- you don't have it, don't spend it. I took a financial class and we were taught to live off of 80% of y...
- chicago.craiglist.org Its great for everything a baby, kids or you may need on a budget. we didn't have much in the means of toys or baby accessories when we moved bac...
Not Ready to Return to Work After Baby
You should be able to extend under the family medical leave act, and enjoy a few more weeks at home! In the end. I couldnt bring myself to go back - but I ...
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- I just want you to know you're not alone. Every mom who works struggles with the inital return, even those who welcome it and feel well enough physically. I am ...
- Hi D.! First I would suggest that you find out if your company has a Family and Medical Leave Policy (FMLA) and if you are qualified under it (there are state/Feder...
- have you considered becoming a full-time mom?
Single Mom with No Child Support Going on Bedrest
Probably the length of time on your job is questioned for the Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You cannot be reprimanded for time away for work under this ...
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- Dear J., Just last year I was in your shoes. I was pregnant with my 5th child by somebody else. The father of my 4 girls decided that he didn't want to pay child su...
- Hi J., I would like to first say that I am really sorry that things aren't working the way you want them to... I myself was going through a very bad situati...
- Most company's offer short-term disability where you are paid your salary/portion of your salary (amount usually based on length of employment at company)for a period ...
Anyone Ever Dealt with or Know Someone That Has Filed Pregnancy Discrimination?
Since you've worked at the company for less than 12 months, you're NOT covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, so they actually don't legally have to ...
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- Yep, getting fired for being pregnant is clearly illegal (I believe the law was passed in the 1970's). Since you've worked at the company for less than 12 months, you...
- Many years ago (my baby is almost 26),I was hired as a cashier in a restaurant at a hotel. A couple of weeks after starting work, I brought a note from my doctor sayi...
- I know someone that sued and won a case a few years ago. I can ask her if she'll talk to you about her experience if you want. Let me know.
I Just Found Out Im Pregnant
No company in the US is REQUIRED to offer employees maternity leave at all. ... you are with and other factors, is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ...
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- I agree with the other posts about finding you company policy and legal requirements pertaining to FMLA. But I do not think it is necessary to tell your boss immediate...
- check out the fmla guidelines. You should get up to 12 wks, but it hinders on how long you have been with the company and, I believe, the amt of employees that work th...
- Depending on where you work and how long you have worked there you may be entitled to FMLA- check with your HR department. Also, the law does not require that you are...
Need Advise on Unemployment and Benefits
There is a Federal law called Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)which apply's to employee's only. Employee's can get FMLA in addition to an employer's benefit ...
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- Hi C., If you like doing things natural....check out this site! You can convert your entire home easily. I love all these products, especially the laundry and clean...
- If the baby is only 2 weeks old, I believe she can get disability until the baby is 6 weeks old, so she should definitely look into that.
- I collected unemployment insurance while pregnant. The unemployment office reminded me that you have to be ready and willing to work to collect.They consider the first...
Leaving the Workplace
Then there is the family medical leave act(FMLA) which pays for an additional 6 weeks to prolong your time off. (so you would have 12 weeks of pay instead ...
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- Generally maternity leave is 8 wks for normal delivery and 12 for c-section. The FMLA is really cool too as they pay you for weekends. However you have to have the...
- Technically you are allowed up to two weeks before your due date to go on maternity leave. ( I left four days before). Your doctors office will fill out the PDL pa...
- Hi - by law you are entitled to 4 weeks prior to delivery (unless your doctor feels otherwise) and then 6-8 weeks after delivery (6 weeks for normal delivery, 8 weeks ...
Breast to Bottle!!!
I do know that if you want and can afford take more time off from work you should look into the Family Medical Leave Act with the company you work for. ...
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- Mix your breast milk with the formula. She may just have to get used to the taste of it. Start with mostly breat milk and gradually increase the amount of formula co...
- My daughter had a hard time taking a bottle, too. I found that if I gave her bottles away from our usual nursing spots and avoided having her in the same/similar posit...
- Don't worry about nipple confusion, I don't believe there is such a thing. I never let my daughter pick she was given what she was given. It is surprising that she i...
Interviewing While Pregnant
An employer does not have to grant you any maternity leave until you have been employed with them for one year (family medical leave act). ...
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- I was 8 months pregnant when I interviewed for my teaching job. I went in maternity clothes and obviously had a baby on the way. Nothing was mentioned during my inte...
- Just wanted to say Good Luck!! I actually interviewed while pregnant, went to the interview in maternity clothes and nothing was asked. When I arrived for my first d...
- I was at the end of my second trimester when I interviewed for a job. When asked if I would need any days off within the first six months for anything that had been pr...
