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Piecing together maternal leave options is enough to make any employee’s head spin. By understanding their company and state guidelines, benefit managers can help streamline the process.
Leave for moms comes in many forms: Employer-sponsored time off such as parental leave and bonding time, short-term or temporary disability, and the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FLMA), which requires qualifying employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid but protected leave, are among the most popular.
Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio
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