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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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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
Upside: Very good summary of maternity/paternity paid and unpaid leave by summary
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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
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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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