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Support breastfeeding – It’s the law and it’s good business

By Genevieve Thomas Colvin, Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles In June 2011, the Breastfeeding Task Force of Los Angeles sponsored a unique training event entitled, “The Business Case for...

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Breastfeeding – Making it work

By Vibhuti Mehra, Labor Project for Working Families My son was born last year. Luckily, we had no trouble with the big latch on.  I savored every moment of bonding with him as he nursed. Three months...

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Latte Factor: End Breastfeeding Discrimination

By Genevieve Thomas Colvin, Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles Joanne* had her baby, took a 12 week job protected leave through the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and then dutifully...

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Workplace Supports for Breastfeeding Moms

By Julia Parish, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center Breastfeeding has significant health benefits for babies – protecting them from illness and even decreasing the risk of sudden infant death...

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Time Off With Baby: The Case for Paid Care Leave

By Susan Muenchow When I had a baby in 1973, I had no access to maternity leave, so I returned to work two weeks after my daughter was born. Trying to concentrate at work after being awakened every two...

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New California Regulations Affirm Pregnant Workers’ Right to Reasonable...

By Sharon Terman All “Jessica” wanted was to sit down for a few minutes every hour while she worked as a bartender — an accommodation her doctor recommended for a healthy pregnancy.  But the bar owner...

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