All articles tagged with #maternity leave
A Boston-area real estate development and operations professional explains pausing her 20-year career to be present for her college-bound sons, after previously returning 10 days after giving birth with a four-day workweek and a night nanny; she notes paid leave has evolved and she intends a flexible next chapter to stay connected with her kids during a major life transition.
Karoline Leavitt, 28, the youngest White House press secretary, will depart at the end of August after returning from maternity leave for her second child. Trump said she will become a top outside advisor, as Leavitt noted she cannot devote the constant time the role requires to being a mom. She previously served in Trump’s administration, led his 2024 campaign communications, ran unsuccessfully for New Hampshire’s 2nd District in 2022, and no successor has been announced.
Shoko Kawata, 35-year-old mayor of Yawata city in Kyoto Prefecture, plans to take 16 weeks of maternity leave around the birth of her child—eight weeks before and eight weeks after—believed to be the first time an incumbent Japanese mayor steps away for childcare. Her decision highlights Japan’s work‑life balance challenges and the lack of legal protections for elected officials on maternity leave, as she appoints a deputy to run the nearly 70,000‑strong city and stays connected by email amid a broader national debate on gender equality and declining birth rates.
Lorrayne Mavromatis, a former executive at MrBeast’s Beast Industries, has filed a North Carolina federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination, claiming she was demoted and ultimately fired after returning from maternity leave amid a male-dominated culture in which leaders commented on female employees’ appearances. The suit cites a lack of reporting processes for harassment and discrimination. Beast Industries denies the claims as false and points to evidence it says refutes them, while noting it updated its policies and handbook (including Family and Medical Leave Act rights) to address these issues.
A former Beast Industries employee alleges she endured sexual harassment by management, was demoted and fired after returning from maternity leave, and faced discrimination and pressure to work during leave; the company denies the claims, saying her role was eliminated in a reorganization and presenting evidence to refute the allegations.
A Manhattan federal jury ruled that DLA Piper did not discriminate on the basis of pregnancy, finding the firm’s firing of Anisha Mehta after she requested maternity leave was justified by performance concerns, in a rare high-profile discrimination trial involving a major law firm.
Deadline reports The View will feature a diverse slate of guest co-hosts during Alyssa Farah Griffin’s maternity leave, bringing back Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Abby Huntsman and adding Amanda Carpenter, Sheryl Underwood and Whitney Cummings; Savannah Chrisley will be the first guest co-host on Feb. 17, with Griffin’s final show before the leave on Feb. 13 and the lineup framed as expanding viewpoints across the show’s topics.
Belgium has introduced a groundbreaking law granting sex workers formal employment contracts, including rights to sick pay, maternity leave, health insurance, and unemployment benefits. This law, effective from Sunday, marks a world first in providing comprehensive employment rights to sex workers, who can now refuse services and work under safer conditions. Employers must meet strict criteria, including obtaining a government license. While the law excludes independent and online sex workers, it represents a significant step towards equal rights for sex workers in Belgium.
Belgium has enacted a groundbreaking law granting sex workers official employment rights, including maternity leave, health insurance, and pensions, marking a global first. This legislation aims to improve the safety and working conditions for sex workers, treating their profession like any other job. While some view this as a positive step towards recognizing sex workers' rights, critics argue it could normalize exploitation. The law also imposes strict regulations on employers, potentially reducing their power over workers. This move follows protests for better labor laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Katie Couric recalls Bryant Gumbel's "incredibly sexist" response to her taking maternity leave in the early '90s, saying he gave her a hard time for taking time off to have her first baby. Couric described Gumbel's attitude as emblematic of a sexist mindset, but also praised his talent as a broadcaster. She also discussed the old boy's network at NBC and the interoffice dynamics at the time.
Katie Couric revealed on Bill Maher's podcast that her former 'Today' co-host Bryant Gumbel had a "sexist attitude" about her maternity leave, recalling how he gave her a hard time for taking time off to have her first baby in 1991. Couric described their relationship as "prickly" and mentioned that Gumbel joked about her dropping her baby in a field and returning to work, which she found emblematic of a sexist attitude. Couric and Gumbel worked together on 'Today' for 6 years before Gumbel left the show in 1997.
Katie Couric claimed that her former "Today" co-anchor Bryant Gumbel had a sexist attitude about her maternity leave, recalling an incident where he allegedly gave her a hard time for taking time off to have her first baby. Although she acknowledged that Gumbel was likely joking, she described his comments as emblematic of a sexist attitude. Couric also praised Gumbel's talent as a broadcaster. She recently became a grandmother after her daughter gave birth to a baby boy.
Katie Couric revealed in a podcast interview that her former Today co-anchor, Bryant Gumbel, had an allegedly "sexist attitude" about her taking maternity leave, claiming he gave her a hard time for taking time off to have her first child. Couric described Gumbel's attitude as emblematic of sexism, although she noted that he was likely kidding. She also praised Gumbel's talent as a broadcaster.
Katie Couric revealed on Bill Maher's podcast that her former "Today" co-anchor Bryant Gumbel gave her a hard time for taking maternity leave, displaying what she described as an "incredibly sexist attitude." Couric also discussed the old boys' network at NBC and the challenges women faced in the workplace during her time at the network.
Katie Couric revealed on the Club Random podcast with Bill Maher that her co-anchor Bryant Gumbel had displayed an "incredibly sexist attitude" towards her first maternity leave from NBC's Today show in 1991, recalling his comments and behavior. She described Gumbel as a "guy's guy" and acknowledged his talent while also highlighting the challenges faced by women in the industry, including microaggressions and a traditional old boys' network.