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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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...
View ArticleLatte 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...
View ArticleWorkplace 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...
View ArticleTime 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...
View ArticleNew 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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