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What is paternity leave? How can I tell if I'm entitled to unpaid leave? What happens to my benefits while I'm out on leave? What if I'm adopting a child or taking in a foster child? Will taking ...
www.babycenter.com/0_paternity-leave-what-are-the-options-for-dads_8258.bc
Upside: Very detailed article on understanding paternity leave and links to additional resources for more information
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Planning for paternity leave from employment Preparing documents Questions to ask your co-workers Questions to ask your human resources contact Planning paternity leave from self-employment Planning ...
www.babycenter.com/paternity-leave-checklist
Upside: Detailed article with questions to ask, advice and checklist to help you prepare for paternity leave
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in M: Maternity & Paternity Leave "M" Manifesto Point: Paid family leave for parents after a new child comes into the family.
Upside: Excerpt from book on maternity leave
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Make your decisions on maternity leave as early as possible. Maternity leave refers to the period of time that a new mother takes off from work following the birth of her baby.
www.americanpregnancy.org/planningandpreparing/maternityleave.html
Upside: Very good overview and advice on planning your maternity leave
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
In Santa Fe, Linda Strauss McIlroy, a first-time mother, is trying to get used to the thought of soon putting her two-month-old boy in day care so she can get back to work.
www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-07-26-maternity-leave_x.htm
Upside: Article comparing maternity leave in the US to rest of world
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Maternity leave, also known as family leave, may not be exactly what you think (and hope) it is. Technically, it is the time a mother takes off from work at the birth (or adoption) of a child.
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/work-issues/politics-and-policies/what-does-maternity-leave-mean.aspx
Upside: Detailed explanation on maternity leave and information on legal rights and advice
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
If you're about to become a mum, make sure your employer treats you right.
www.thesite.org/workandstudy/working/workersrights/maternityleave
Upside: UK site detailing maternity law rights
Downside: May not be relevant to you
Juggling work deadlines and pregnancy due dates can be hard! 7 Super Ways to Enjoy Your Maternity Leave
www.americanbaby.com/home/maternity-leave.html
Upside: Several articles on preparing for maternity leave
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www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/maternity_leave-index
Upside: Many articles on maternity leave and work
Downside: Many ads. You get an ad before seeing a specific article
The Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard (the Standard) provides for a maximum of 52 weeks of unpaid parental leave, shared between both parents at the time of the birth of a child, or the ...
https://www.workchoices.gov.au/ourplan/publications/html/WorkChoicesandparentalleave.htm
Upside: Australian government site detailing legal leave details
Downside: May not be relevant to you