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How to tell the boss you're pregnant
When should I break the news? How can I prepare to break the news to my boss? What if my employer isn't supportive of my pregnancy? Should I discuss my pregnancy during a job interview?
www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-tell-the-boss-youre-pregnant_454.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on sharing that you are pregnant with your employer
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Maternity leave: The basics
What is maternity leave? How does short-term disability work? Will I have to pay income tax on disability income? What do I do when my short-term disability coverage runs out? How can I find out ...
www.babycenter.com/0_maternity-leave-the-basics_449.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on maternity leave rights, compensation and benefits details
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
10 TIPS TO WORKING WHILE PREGNANT
Many women find themselves juggling the inside "job" of growing a baby and the outside job of working for pay. For some, especially those who do not suffer from pregnancy sickness and whose jobs are ...
www.askdrsears.com/html/1/T011900.asp
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Upside: Good detailed advice on planning your maternity leave while pregnant
Downside: Site may ask you to sign up for newsletter which you can decline
Maternity Leave
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
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Upside: Very good overview and advice on planning your maternity leave
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
U.S. stands apart from other nations on maternity leave
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
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Upside: Article comparing maternity leave in the US to rest of world
Downside: No additional links
What Does Maternity Leave Mean, Anyway?
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
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Upside: Detailed explanation on maternity leave and information on legal rights and advice
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
What Is "Enough" Maternity Leave?
Even though I love to shout my opinions far and wide, it may come as a surprise to some of you that I can be a pretty serious lurker as well. I lurk on some blogs, but more likely I'm lurking on ...
amommystory.blogspot.com/2007/01/what-is-enough-maternity-leave.html
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Upside: Blog on how much time to take for maternity leave with many responses
Downside: Lots of scrolling
Parental leave
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Parental leave is the right to take time off work, paid or unpaid, to care for a child or make arrangements for the child's welfare.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave
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Upside: Very good summary of maternity/paternity paid and unpaid leave by summary
Downside: Little additional related information
What To Expect from Your Maternity Leave
What mother wouldn’t want to have the luxury of time off after giving birth to recuperate and revel in the wonder of her baby? If you plan to return to your career after your baby arrives, you will ...
www.thecradle.com/maternityleave
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Upside: Helpful information and advice on planning your maternity leave
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Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993! (Pub.L. 103-3, enacted February 5, 1993) is a United States labor law allowing an employee to take unpaid leave due to a serious health condition that makes ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_and_Medical_Leave_Act_of_1993
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Upside: Good user-compiled detail on FMLA including provisions and history and controversy
Downside: May not answer all your questions
