Our mission is to empower and inspire women to become educated about their rights at work so that they can embrace their motherhood journey without compromising their career growth.
Are you nervous about your job security because of your pregnancy? Let’s talk. First, the general rule is that an employer may not use a woman’s pregnancy as a factor in making decisions relating to hiring, firing, selecting for promotions,
Hey mama! Do you work for a California company with 5 or more local employees? If you don’t, click here. If you do, you may be entitled to entitled to FOUR MONTHS of pregnancy disability leave AND 12 WEEKS of
If you work for an employer with four or less employees, you have no maternity leave rights at all. I’m sorry. You can still try of course, but they’re not expected to grant any leave. Some employers will still allow
So you’ve dusted off the old briefcase and headed back to work like a champ. Ready or not, here I come! It’s not easy to re-enter the workforce after baby. The work has piled up, coworkers are slightly irritated for
Girl, I know pumping sucks. Literally. It sucks the life out of you. I hated pumping with a passion, and I still did it for a full year. We do it because we love our babies. Luckily, pumping is protected
So you’ve mustered up all of your courage and you’ve told your boss you’re pregnant. “Congratulations!” he or she says with a forced smile. But you know what they really want to say is, “This is what you get for
I can hear you thinking, “Okay lady. Having the right to take leave is great, but I can’t afford to take time off work!” I get it. Mama’s gotta pay the bills and those bills sure pile up once the
My passion for helping women succeed at their careers came from what I experienced first hand as a woman in the workforce. My first job was as a server at weddings. I had to stand with a tray of champagne
Hi Dad! I’m so happy you’re here trying to educate yourself on your rights. We need you! Seriously, we do. I am not going to sugarcoat it. It may be difficult for you to assert your paternity leave. I know
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
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
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
Changes in the law. New rights at work. Case victories. You’ll be the first to know if you join our newsletter.
© 2025 The Mamattorney. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Disclaimer
Website designed with 🖤 by Mel Judson Design
We will never spam you or share your email with anyone. In addition to your free resource you’ll also receive semi-regular email updates with tips, tools, offers and exclusive resources. All emails include an unsubscribe link, you may opt-out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy to see how your data is handled.
