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“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...
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...
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...
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...