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Maternity Leave in the United States

Around 24% of the top companies in America provide a working mother with 4 weeks or less of maternity leave, while 52% provide a new mother with 6 weeks or less. The United S... Read Entire Article

Maternity Benefits in Canada

When you are getting ready to have a baby, it is good to research your options when it comes to taking maternity leave. Understanding how much time you are allowed to take and... Read Entire Article

Federal and State Maternity Benefits

While there are no federal laws that outline a specified maternity leave for expectant mothers in the United States, the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to all 50 states.... Read Entire Article

Dealing with Pregnancy Challenges in the Workplace

Working while pregnant can be challenging. You may feel the pressure to perform flawlessly to prove you are still a productive employee, all the while feeling as if you would ... Read Entire Article

Notifying Work of Your Pregnancy

It can be intimidating to break the news of your pregnancy to your employer and co-workers. It's best to start by knowing your rights. Maternity benefits vary between empl... Read Entire Article

Planning for Maternity Leave

It's never too early to start planning for time off after your child is born. In fact, the sooner you can make plans, the better. You may find that your company or state regul... Read Entire Article

 

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