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Re: I actually had to go back to work.....
Just one month maternity leave? Bummer. You should move to the European Union :P
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How about paternity leave?Can you get that in the European Union, too? Coz, you're a good daddy, too, Pavlos. :)-- Nanaea
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I think Tony Blair is the first prominent european to do that :)
I missed the EU regulations allowing paternity leave my a couple of months :(
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LOL no kidding, but I kind of had to go back to work early... SJ knows why!! I hate this!!!
Gia
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Maternity leave laws......may differ from state to state, I'm not sure. In New York State, businesses which employ fewer than 50 employees are exempt from being required to provide maternity leave. I know this, because I have 40 employees in my own place, but I still voluntarily make some provision for maternity leave cases.Is it a small place that you work at, Gia? If it's a big place, then your employer may be out of line insisting that you come back to work early.-- Nanaea
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She wasn't forced by her employer, I'm sure they were actually quite surprised when she called and said, "I'm coming back today!!" It was other curcimstances. :(sarahjeanne
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Bummer. I send loads of positive energy to Gia .-- Nanaea
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Get well soon, Gia!!Me too, but I can't find her. I'm thinking she stayed home today, she wasn't feeling very well yesterday.Sarahjeanne
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Yes I stayed home today and I just finally woke up a few mins ago!! But Nan I do work for a very small company like 11 people total! But actually they where shocked when I called like Sarahjeanne said!!! I am going back to bed!!!
Gia
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The Family & Medical Leave Act applies in all states in the U.S.:http://www.lawguru.com/fmlacodeusc.html-- Nanaea
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She had to, it was definately not by choice!! If it were up to her, she'd be at home taking care of the kids and her hubby and being a good mom/wife!! She IS a good mom and wife, she just wishes she could be home a little while longer to take care of her new Isabelle .SJ
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Awwww thanks Sarah ! I feel so special :)
Gia
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Gia NadineConsider this your virtual gift of the week:A HUGE stuffed animal (child-safe & of your choice) holding another box of imported chocolates (30# & even more cordial-filled this time). ;DPhyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or Gaia Euphoria)
PS Sarah , you get a similar gift. :)
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Thanks, but what did I do to deserve it??????Sarahjeanne
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Sarahjeanne#1) You brought what was going on with Gia to our attention
#2) Does there HAVE to be a reason? ;)Just enjoy the Frangelico-filled dark chocolate cups, okay?Phyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or Gaia Euphoria)
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