Employers and their tolerance of new mothers who pump or bf at work - Page 2

[indiegirl]

I have my own office and my own bathroom! I also bought a fridge to put in my office. I can lock my door and pump during my planning period and at lunch. Its fantastic.

I am pretty sure my employers are fine with it but don't know because 1) I don't have to tell anyone and 2) I am still on maternity leave!

Jesse

[kwl718]

First time around in 1990: I worked FT in a cubicle. The only place to pump was a single toilet bathroom, which fortunately had an outlet and a chair! I pumped 3 x a day and didn't have alot of trouble. It was a union position and we were entitled to an hour lunch plus 2 15 minute breaks, so there really wasn't any way for my boss to hassle me. There were some complaints about my tying up the bathroom, but I ignored them.

Second time around Sep '02 to present: Awesome experience! I came back PT and there was a shortage of office space. My boss and HR let me have a private office even though FT folks would be in cubes just so I could pump in private and still be able to work. There is a sink 10 steps down the hall. I've had to run out of long meeting for 10 minutes to pump and no one has complained.