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What are some ways to make extra cash during maternity leave?

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:15:33 +0000

I'll be on maternity leave from September to January and am looking for ways to save money or make some extra money during that time. Any ideas?
Hmm, no thanks to baby sitting... I already have two kids of my own plus another on the way.

Do you get to keep your insurance benefits while on maternity leave?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:36:44 +0000

I work for a very small company (the boss, me and another lady), when I take maternity leave will my benefits still be in place or is it up to the employer? What if I need to take an extended leave? Any web sites where I can check this out? I live in Michigan and Im not sure if Im going back to work after the baby is born. Thanks.

Are there short term disability plans that will cover my salary 100% during my maternity leave?

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:13:20 +0000

My company does not offer any sort of paid maternity leave, so I was planning on buying short term disability insurance to cover part of my 12 week maternity leave. Are there short term disability plans that will cover my salary 100%. Does anyone have one they have used and that they can recommend? Thanks!

What are the rights for maternity leave for an employee working in a small business?

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:12:09 +0000

I am pregnant and work for a small business, only a few employees. What are my rights for maternity leave and my employer holding my position? I am in Massachusetts, any help is greatly appreciated.

How do I get through my first day back to work after my 3-month maternity leave?

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:12:37 +0000

I recently had a beautiful baby girl. She is almost 3 months old now, and my maternity leave is just about up. I am really anxious and sad about having to return to work and leave my baby girl. Anybody have any suggestions as to how to make my first day back at work go a little smoother?

How long should a mother be on maternity leave?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:05:12 +0000

How long were you on maternity leave? Can you take off as long as you want?

Can I receive maternity pay from my employers and still do some self employed work?

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:20:49 +0000

I'm currently employed full time and do a very small amount of self employed work also. I'm due to go on Maternity Leave in April and would like to know if I can have my full maternity pay and still do some self employed work?

Will going on maternity leave affect my chances of receiving a bonus at work?

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:25:09 +0000

During the year, I took 3mons off for maternity leave. Will that affect my chances of receiving a bonus?

THANKS!

What is the best way to tender resignation at the end of a maternity leave?

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:16:42 +0000

I'm planning not to return to work after a 6week maternity leave. Will I owe the company back the maternity benefits, such as salary paid during leave, insurance, etc?

Is it common to use short term disability while on maternity leave?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:34:48 +0000

I am planning to take 3 months off from work but really worried about how I'm going to make ends meet when my workplace doesn't offer vacation time or anything. Is it true that women go on short term disability during maternity leave?

Thanks!!

(I was just reading that in most European countries and Canada you get a YEAR paid maternity leave and free medical. It's not fair!!!)