Know Your Maternity Leave Rights

What are your legal rights regarding family leave from work?
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Introduction

"Maternity leave" is such a common term that we believe all working women are entitled to it. The truth is, most companies don't provide paid maternity leave -- and don't have to. Many women technically aren't even eligible for unpaid time off under family leave laws, either because they haven't been at a job long enough or because their company is too small. Read the answers to these frequently asked questions about maternity leave laws.

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kelleynandrew wrote:

Does anyone know if that medical care coverage is done through COBRA? Cobra through my insurance is like $500 a month for just me! I know the cost from friends who have been laid off in this last year. Or does each company handle it differently?

6/10/2010 10:25:16 AM Report Abuse
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