In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne are joined by Daphne Delvaux, known as The Mama Attorney, to discuss employment rights during pregnancy and postpartum. Daphne shares crucial information about when and how to announce your pregnancy to your employer, rights related to pregnancy loss, and the importance of early notification for accommodations. They also dive into mothers' postpartum return rights, including job reinstatement, pumping accommodations, and extensions for postpartum mental health. With insights into navigating workplace challenges and advocating for state and federal leave policies, this episode empowers expecting and new moms to confidently protect their workplace rights.
More about Daphne:
Daphne Delvaux, Esq. is an award-winning trial attorney and Founder of Delvaux Law, the nation’s first and only law firm devoted to women's rights at work.
Daphne is also the creator of the Mama Attorney, a platform on a mission to educate mothers on their rights at work and teach them how to advocate for their needs so they can protect their pregnancies, get more time with their kids, get more benefits and ask for accommodations, without sacrificing their career goals. Daphne offers a membership, the Liberated Mother Society, to help mothers understand and assert their rights in the workplace. She is also the co-founder of Chamber of Mothers; a nonprofit organization uniting mothers to advocate for more protections.
As the only employment lawyer in the motherhood space, Daphne is routinely seen as THE expert on pregnancy and postpartum discrimination as well as maternity leave regulations. To learn more about her offers, click here
https://theliberatedmothersociety.com
Find Daphne on Instagram: @themamaattorney
00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast
00:11 Meet Daphne Delvaux: The Mama Attorney
02:09 Understanding Your Pregnancy Rights at Work
03:44 Announcing Your Pregnancy: When and How
06:58 Rights After Pregnancy Loss
12:07 Navigating Maternity Leave and State Differences
21:50 Advocating for Paid Leave in Your State
25:11 Returning to Work: Know Your Rights
28:06 Navigating Pumping Rights at Work
28:58 Postpartum Accommodations and Rights
29:29 Combatting Workplace Discrimination
30:01 Gender Bias in Parenting Roles
31:48 Encouraging Paternity Leave
33:02 Planning Parental Leave Strategically
33:45 Childcare Challenges and Legal Gaps
36:52 Effective Communication with Employers
42:04 Leveraging Legal Knowledge for Workplace Advocacy
46:10 Balancing Career and Parenthood
49:05 Conclusion and Resources
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