{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Momcozy Village - Together We Grow","title":"Legal Protections for Motherhood in the Workplace: Insights from the Experts","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b88e5190\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1894,"description":"Are you expecting a baby or navigating early motherhood while balancing your career? In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow Podcast, Lalaina Rabary is joined by attorneys Amy Beckstead and Connie Ditto from the Beckstead Terry Ditto law firm to talk about the legal rights every working mom should know.\nAmy and Connie break down the US. legal landscape around pregnancy, maternity leave, breastfeeding rights, short-term disability, and parental protections at work. From federal laws like the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and PUMP Act to newer state-specific benefits and policies, this episode demystifies your rights in a system that too often leaves moms confused and under-supported.\nYou’ll find resources that can expand on the conversation in this episode further down. The content of this episode should not be considered legal advice.\n\nEpisode Highlights\n01:05 Basic Legal Protections for Expectant Moms\n02:54 Navigating Conversations with Employers\n05:40 Understanding State-Specific Protections\n08:37 Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Explained\n10:36 What Happens When You Might Be Laid-Off?\n14:32 What Legal Help Should Moms Be Looking For?\n16:05 FAQs About the Pump Act and Breastfeeding\n20:07 What About Breastfeeding in Public?\n23:06 What is Equal Baby Bonding Time\n27:22 Resources and Encouragement for Moms\nAbout the Guests: Amy Beckstead and Connie Ditto\n\nAmy Beckstead is an employment attorney licensed in both Texas and California, and Connie Ditto is a litigation attorney and mediator. Together, they’re part of the team at Beckstead Terry Ditto, a law firm based in Austin, Texas.\nConnect With Us\n\nMomcozy\nWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram\nFeatured Product\nMomcozy Jelly Strip Support Nursing Bra\n\nLalaina Rabary\nLinkedIn\n\nAmy Beckstead and Connie Ditto\nWebsite\n\nResources Mentioned:\nU.S. Department of Labor – FMLA Info\nEEOC – Pregnancy Discrimination FAQs\nCDC Breastfeeding State Laws Map\nTexas Workforce Commission\nThe PUMP Act Explained...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FiA34-toSWr8WSZuvdrIJsmEa4G-l9FYDyTVjbkxLjs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMzUz/M2UxYTEzZDAzZTUw/N2ZiYmVjZDQxMWY2/ZjI3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}