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Why You Shouldn’t Trust HR to Explain Family Leave in California (Especially for Maternity Leave) california maternity leave employed employee maternity leave Jul 28, 2025

“Wait… that’s all I get?”

If you’re pregnant and working in California, and you’ve already tried asking your HR department about your maternity leave options, you might walk away feeling just like that.

If you left that conversation feeling more confused than confident… you’re not alone.

After gu...

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Confused by Maternity Leave and Afraid You’re Missing Benefits? Here’s What You Need to Know About PFL California california maternity leave employed employee maternity leave Jul 28, 2025

You may be wondering: How do I actually take maternity leave without losing pay, or worse, making critical mistakes that could cost me precious time off with my baby, I will never get back?

As someone who’s guided over 3,000 women navigate maternity leave in California, I can tell you this: You are...

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CA Paid Leave: What Most California Moms Don’t Know (But Should) california maternity leave employed employee maternity leave Jul 25, 2025

If you’re pregnant and working in California, chances are you’ve heard this advice:

“Don’t worry — HR will handle everything for you.”
“You get 12 weeks of paid leave, right?”
“Just apply for disability — it’s all automatic.”

I wish it were that simple. If you’re wondering what CA paid leave actua...

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Think You’re Covered? Why the Family Medical Leave Act in California Might Leave You Empty-Handed california maternity leave employed employee maternity leave Jul 07, 2025

You’re not alone — I get this question all the time.
After guiding over 3,000 women across California through their maternity leave journey, I’ve seen firsthand that this is one of the most common (and confusing) parts of maternity leave planning.

You might be wondering: Doesn’t the Family Medical L...

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