Ep. 270: Maternity leave laws in the US with Attorney Ryan Stygar

The Birth Lounge Podcast

HeHe is joined by a Labor & Employment Lawyer and CEO of Centurion Trial Attorney to discuss maternity leave laws in the United States. Ryan shares what rights pregnant people have, when to share the big news with your boss & what's the minimum lawful amount of time off you're entitled to when you have a baby? We also cover what to do if you experience retaliation and how to protect your job while you are on maternity leave.

In this episode, we’re diving into the following questions:

How am I supposed to leave work?

How early do I tell them?

When am I supposed to tell them?

What legal rights do I have?

What if they say I don't get paid?

How am I supposed to make this work financially?

What do I do about the insurance?

Take a listen to learn all about the Family Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), what questions your employer can and can’t ask you, your rights in the workplace as a pregnant person, your rights in the workplace as a pumping mom, and more!

Guest Bio:

Ryan is a former firefighter who spent four years battling California's wildfires.

Ryan is recognized as a leading voice in the field of Labor & Employment law. He has gained a massive following on TikTok as @AttorneyRyan aka "The Labor Lawyer." Through his videos, Ryan empowers employees and small businesses by educating them about the law and worker's rights.

Ryan is a recognized thought-leader in the field of criminal procedure and civil trial practice. He has authored multiple books on the subjects of law, civil trial procedure, and wealth-creating strategies. In his spare time, Ryan also writes crime fiction for adults and educational fiction for children. Ryan graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

https://edd.ca.gov/paidfamilyleave

https://www.eeoc.gov/

https://www.dol.gov/

https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/disability/jobaccommodations

https://www.centuriontrialattorneys.com/lawyer-exposes-classic-hr-trap-that-destroys-harassment-cases

https://www.centuriontrialattorneys.com/ryan-stygar-helps-pregnant-women-protect-themselves-from-discrimination

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