Benefits Think Lockdown on leave is okay, court rules

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Once, while recovering from surgery, my doctor instructed me not to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk — most certainly ruling out picking up either of my kids for a piggyback ride or a snuggle in my lap. I hated it. I complied, but I hated it.

While pregnant, doctor’s orders were to not take air travel after 32 weeks. Wasn’t crazy about that either, but I did it.


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