Month: May 2022

Despite the known complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth, the safety and well-being of the mother can sometimes go overlooked— especially in the workplace. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) acknowledges these potential complications and enforces a guaranteed leave for workers who become disabled during pregnancy or childbirth. Here is what that…

Pregnancy is a life-changing event that often is accompanied by anxiety about the future and well-being of the mother and baby. The last thing that should be on the mind of an expecting mother is whether she will still have a job when she returns from maternity leave. Fortunately, California has laws in place that…