Weāre diving headfirst into the chaos that is parental leave in the United States ā and debunking the absurd notion that being a mom somehow makes you any less dedicated or productive at work.
Here today to help us navigate the murky waters of parental leave is Daphne Delvaux, Esq, also known as The Mamattorney ā a legal badass whoās made it her mission to fight pregnancy and postpartum discrimination and help women understand their rights at work. Sheās the founder of Delvaux Law, the only firm in the country dedicated exclusively to womenās rights in the workplace.
In this episode, Daphne breaks down what the law actually says, what your employer hopes you donāt know, and how to protect yourself ā legally, financially, and emotionally ā when youāre expecting (or recovering, or parenting, or just trying to stay employed while having a uterus).
We cover:
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What to do if your HR department canāt (or wonāt) help
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How to prep for maternity leave without sacrificing your career
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Legal protections you already have but probably havenāt been told about
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The gender double standard of parental expectations at work
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Why we need to stop treating parenthood like a liability
Because here's the truth: being a parent isnāt the problem. The systems that punish you for it are. And if weāre going to ask women to work like men, then itās time men start parenting like women.
Connect with Daphne:
Website: https://www.themamattorney.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/themamattorney/?hl=en
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