Know Your Maternity Leave Rights

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.