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Marie: Combining state and company disability pay Sandra: Supplemental disability coverage for cheap Jenni: Making unpaid leave work for you Heather: A progressive employer offers paid parental leave ...
www.babycenter.com/0_maternity-leave-how-other-moms-made-it-work_1331851.bc
Upside: Personal stories on how different mothers handled their maternity leave
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Federal law protects women so that they can take up to twelve weeks of maternity leave without losing their position in the company, under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This law does not ...
www.womenforhire.com/advice/negotiating_salary_benefits/pregnancy_and_your_career
Upside: Good article on how to manage your maternity leave including some information on legal entitlement
Downside: Short article; small font
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
Downside: Some layout issues if you keep on clicking
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
Upside: Detailed article on maternity leave rights, compensation and benefits details
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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
Downside: No additional links
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
Downside: Many ads
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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