Maternity & Paternity Leave

New moms often opt for maternity leave after the baby is born, but you may be surprised to learn that most companies don't offer paid leave - and don't have to. Here we teach you about your maternity leave rights so you know what to expect before you give birth.
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From Here to Paternity (Leave)
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Shakira's Clueless about Maternity Leave
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Taking 4 Months of Paid Paternity Leave Made Me a Better Father
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MSNBC's Katy Tur on Maternity Leave: 'It's Starting Another Extremely Difficult Full-Time Job—and Trying To Survive It'
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Know Your FMLA Maternity Leave Rights
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How to Maintain Financial Stability on Maternity Leave
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Why New Dads Should Take Paternity Leave
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How U.S. Maternity Leave Stacks up Against the Rest of the World
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Parents Don't Just Deserve Paid Leave, They've Had Enough of Asking Nicely and are Now Demanding Congress to #SavePaidLeave