Work & Pregnancy

Maternity disability leave in New York is provided for by state and federal laws. The federal law that applies to maternity leave is the Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA). This law provides most...

Maternity leave is legally guaranteed for women whose employers qualify under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Not all companies are required to follow FMLA rules, though. It's important...

You’re pregnant, congratulations! Nine months may seem far away, but it will happen more quickly than you can imagine. If you are a member of the work force, you will need to start planning your...

If you’re a professional woman, you’ll probably experience at least one pregnancy while you’re working outside the home. And even though millions of women have done it before, you may still be...

If life at the office has become much more difficult since you announced your pregnancy, you might be dealing with pregnancy discrimination. The most obvious form of discrimination occurs when you...

A maternity leave is the time that a new mother takes after giving birth or adopting a new child. By law, employers are required to grant employees 12 weeks of leave time without the possibility...

Having a baby changes nearly every aspect of your life. Be sure to give yourselves time to adjust and enjoy your little one before you rush back to work. The Family Medical Leave Act now enables...

The Family and Medical Leave Act gives you the right to up to 12 unpaid weeks of paternity leave, if your company is large enough.

Do your research and develop a plan before you discuss paternity leave with your employer.