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any BF laws in Mass.?

sapphiremom13sapphiremom13 member
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Hi,

Just wondering if workplaces have to allow you time to pump at work once returning?  Probably not, but I wasn't sure.  

Also, for anyone having twins: I read that Massachusetts law states you can take 2 eight week leaves (back to back) since you technically will give birth twice.  Check it out if this applies to you! 

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  • saturdaynightdoubletreesaturdaynightdoubletree member
    I'm not really sure. I would think you wouldn't get extra time off in the day, but most people I know pump on their lunch break (office door closed, lounge area, bathroom/locker room, etc).
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  • christiney06christiney06 member

    I am not sure.  isn't the law that you are "supposed" to get a 15m break every 4hrs? I know most people just keep working but if your boss is giving you a hard time you could bring that to their attention.

    I know a lot of moms who've had to pump at work/in the car/ where ever they can.   most just close their office doors and pump away.  good luck! hope you have an agreeable boss b/c going all day would be torture!

     

    oh, and I have never heard of double time off for twins. there are a lot of moms of twins on my other local board.

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  • MrsLifeofReillyMrsLifeofReilly

    As of now, there are no laws regarding breastfeeding and the workplace in Massachusetts.  Many women are able to pump, however, and although there are no laws protecting it I know there have been cases (in other states) where the employer refused to give (unpaid) time and a place to pump and the mom sued and a decision was made in her favor.

     Here's some info about breastfeeding and working: https://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/living/work.cfm

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  • KAG30KAG30
    The new health law that just went into effect says that offices of a certain size have to have a room for mothers to pump in so I assume giving them time would be part of that. 
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