Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Parental leave looks great on paper, but many working mothers who take it have seen missed promotions, unfair performance reviews, or even job loss. Nearly half of all Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuits last year involved pregnancy-related claims. Here’s what’s happening to women in the workplace and how companies need to change. 

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