Employers and employees face a daunting task when it comes to planning for leave related to pregnancy, childbirth, and bonding with a new child. Many disability laws and policies may apply that provide paid leave, unpaid leave, and/or paid benefits for disability during pregnancy, disability to recover from childbirth, and/or bonding that vary by state and, in some cases, by city and county.
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Navigating the Complex Web of Pregnancy and Parental Leave Laws and Programs
By Marjory Robertson, Esq., AVP and Senior Counsel, Sun Life U.S.
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