Like an early Mother’s Day gift, Yahoo’s new maternity leave policy, announced last week, is being well received by women in the workforce. But chances are, your employer may not be so generous when it comes to time off and other benefits for new moms.
Yahoo now offers mothers up to 16 weeks of paid time off after childbirth. The company will also give new parents $500 to spend on things such as house cleaning, groceries and babysitters.
For everyone else who doesn’t work at Yahoo, what should you look for in your company’s maternity leave policy? Here are five questions to ask at work:
While your workplace may have a maternity leave policy in place, it’s not uncommon for employers to violate their own rules or for the rules to be unlawful. If you have concerns about maternity leave and how it applies to you, it may be time to consult an experienced employment-rights lawyer near you.
Related Resources:
- Marissa Mayer extends Yahoo’s maternity leave (CNN Money)
- 10 Ways the FMLA Can Work for You (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- How Do Mom Biz Owners Take Maternity Leave? (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
- ‘Price Is Right’ Model’s Pregnancy Lawsuit Verdict Overturned (FindLaw’s Celebrity Justice)
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