Righting a wrong that made headlines across the country earlier this year, charges have officially been dismissed against the Black mother from Arizona who left her kids in a motel room so that she was able to go to work. Ny Magee of TheGrio reported on the case, which ultimately…
Tag: Working Mothers
Archived: How to Apply Your New Mom Skills When You Go Back to Work
As a new mom who plans to return to work after taking maternity leave, or even an extended leave to raise your children, you might be a bit apprehensive about going back into the workforce. Becoming a mom is an all-consuming role, and once you’re back at work, it can…
Archived: How to Avoid the 'Motherhood Penalty' and Recoup Income
There is no denying the gender pay gap between men and women continues to exist, but when it comes to mothers, the hit to their income is even greater. According to a recent report by the American Sociological Review, women face a “motherhood penalty” of 4 percent of income for…
Archived: No Paid Maternity Leave for Ivanka Trump's Workers
Ivanka Trump, who has positioned herself as a champion for the rights of working mothers, has her label’s clothes made by workers who receive no paid maternity leave. “Gender is no longer the factor creating the greatest wage discrepancy in this country. Motherhood is,” Trump said at the Republican National…