Author: Daphne

Do you work for the government? Different rules may apply to your employment. Government employers, like the State, the County, the City, and Districts, generally have better protections for their employees than private employers. But it is not a guarantee that these are actually enforced. Parents working for the federal government sadly have some of

For the record, I think you are all angels. Now about the law: If you work for an employer with 5 or more local employees, you may be entitled to 12 weeks of bonding leave to be taken within one year after birth or the placement of the child in your home. Because it is

How many times have we heard this line – “The US is the only developed country that does not offer any paid maternity leave.” It’s true, and it is infuriating, but it does omit one important factor: a few states have taken the responsibility on themselves and generally do provide protections for families. California mothers

“FMLA” is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you want to stay home to care for your baby. Which begs the question, “What is FMLA?” and “What are the FMLA rules?” This article provides FMLA guidelines to assist you, so your family can come first. This article covers: When you can take