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Maternity Leave with No Pay
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on September 4, 2009
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how can i go about getting help with my rent, electric, car insurance and car payment while on maternity leave and i wont have any income coming in for that period of ...
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- You have done as much as you can. Please consider this income opportunity that lets you work at home, flexible schedule (with your newborn), part or full time hours. I...
- DIAL 2-1-1 EXT 1 - 24/7 HELP LINE FOR MEDICAID - they will answer your questions http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Help/index.html This is the Medicaid site. Possibly ...
- I did not get paid for my maternity leave. I had 2 and a half weeks of vacation time and I used that. Then went back to work part time (under 32 hours a week) after ...
Tax on Maternity Leave & Child Bonding?
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on March 11, 2009
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Does anyone know what the proper course is for filing your taxes when you took maternity leave and child bonding during that tax year? Is it considered disability or ...
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- I know I am a little late responding, but I had the same situation this year.. the 4 weeks before and 6-8 weeks after is state disability and is not taxed. The Paid F...
- I just want to reiterate what others have said--if you took Family Leave Act money, it IS taxable, and you SHOULD have received a form, indeed.
- the first part of the leave (up to 4 weeks before & 6/8 weeks after usually, but dependent upon what you doctor says) is disability and is not taxable. the fmla is no...
Employment Searcging...
Asked by W.H. from Dallas
on October 14, 2008
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I have been looking for a job for the past month. The job I had brfore I went on maternity leave decided to keep my temp for some odd reason. My little boy is almost 5...
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- W., Can't help much with the job search portion, but I can tell you a little about daycare. Our kids are 14 and 6 and I am a Certified Home Care provider. When it...
- Check out the company Mosaic at www.mosaic.com. They have part-time merchandising positions that might work with your schedule.
- W., We are currently looking for someone to help us with our growing construction business. It sounds like you might have the experience we need. I just posted what...
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...
Frustrated by Lack of Weight Loss
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on November 24, 2008
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My baby is almost 10 weeks old (my how time flies). During the first 2-3 weeks post-partum, I lost about 15-20 pounds pretty quickly and then plateaued. I have been ...
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- It can be so frustrating can't it! Have you tried interval training on the cardio machines? It is supposed to help jump start your metabolism and you should do it on...
- Like the other writer said, I think you're putting way too much pressure on yourself. I didn't lose all of my weight until a full year had passed since I gave birth. ...
- WoW, honestly, your baby is 10wks old, please give yourself a little credit--and a little time. My daughter is 17 months and I still have that 10 lbs of left-over that...
Am I Worrying Too Much?
Asked by D.M. from Pittsburgh
on March 23, 2007
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Right now my husband works 40 hours a week fulltime mon through friday daylight. I work 40 hours between wed and sat. I also do an overnight shift. I have a 4 year old...
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- Hi I provide at home daycare for my nephews. There is a place called Child Care Information Services and they help pay for daycare whether it be a facility or have a f...
- When I had my first child, there was no question that I was going to work. I put her in a home daycare with a mother-daughter team who were wonderful. The problem was ...
- D., I can imagine the stress you're dealing with trying to think of how to make this all work. Take a deep breath and relax. ;) Have you sat down with your hus...
Activities
Asked by G.K. from Salt Lake City
on February 20, 2008
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I am currently on maternity leave from work. I have a 2.5 year old boy and a 12 day old baby girl. I was wondering if you moms out there could tell me some activities ...
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- Having a little one is very hard, especially in the cold weather, but if you bundle up the little one in the stroller you could go to your local planetarium, or childr...
- My 2.5 year old recently enjoyed finger painting with white chocolate jello pudding, with added food colors to make all the colors of the rainbow. I put various color...
- Because of the age they don't have a whole lot of an attention span. I use to sit on the floor a lot. Sit your son between your legs, get a ball and throw it against ...
How Do I Prepare My 17Month Old for a New Baby in a Couple Months?
Asked by R.S. from Minneapolis
on November 2, 2008
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Preg with baby #2 and am due in Feb. Our little girl will be 21 months old. How do I get her involved and still feel like she's getting the attention she needs? We ...
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- Our daughter was 23 months when our second daughter was born. We faced the same challenges as you. We decided to move my oldest into her new room before the baby cam...
- My oldest two are 21 months apart, so I've been there, done that. It is important for your oldest child to feel secure and important as this new sibling is arriving. ...
- Hi R.-while I'm no expert. I tell you what worked for me. First I read a book called the new baby every night to my girls. It's an usborne book and it goes through ...
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...
Is This Behavior Normal?
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on December 13, 2007
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Okay, so I desperately need some help. My 4 1/2 year old son is driving me crazy. I am hoping that you can help me out, again, and tell me if this is normal and/or s...
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- I'll be curious to read what everyone else says because I haven't figured out these 4 year olds yet! (Mine just turned 4). We had a similar situation when my son was 2...
- I would just like to share two great books that I have recently read that may give you some insight into your son's behavior. 1) "The Plug-In Drug" by Marie Winn 2...
- I didn't have anything quite this intense, but at about the same age my daughter pushed all of my buttons at the right time. It worked out that I didn't let her go to...
