Q. I am 14 weeks. I just got a store Manager position at my work. I haven’t told my boss b/c she would have not given it to me. Any tips on making it go smoother?” It’s against the law to deny someone a promotion or demote her just because she’s pregnant (not that it doesn’t happen all the … [Read more…]
Six Ways to Maximize Your Maternity Leave
Get clear on your company’s maternity leave policy. Under the Family Medical Leave act employers must allow new parents, including dads, to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in the year after a child’s birth. Unfortunately this only applies to companies with 50 or more employees, and employees who … [Read more…]
Q. When Should You Plan to Go on Maternity Leave?
In your mom’s day, professional women were expected to quit their jobs (or were fired) as soon as they began to show. Today, most jobs in the U.S. allow for 12 weeks of (unpaid) family leave, and most moms-to-be work for as long as they can to have maximum time to spend with the baby. How long … [Read more…]
How Can I Ask My Boss For a Flexible Schedule After Maternity Leave?
I’m 36 weeks and I’d like to be able to return from my maternity leave with a flexible schedule after my baby is born. Any suggestions for how to start this conversation with my boss?” Yes! First, do a little legwork to find out what your company’s policies are when it comes to maternity leave … [Read more…]
I’ll Have to Go Back to Work, Should I Even Try to Breastfeed?
I am all into breast feeding, just because I hear how good it is for the baby. However, I’m planning to take 6 weeks off from work, or a little less. This is my problem, when I go back to work it will be near impossible to pump at all at work during 8 hours, I work behind a fuel desk. Would it be a … [Read more…]