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Paid Time Off for New York Surrogates and Intended Parents
Just like California and Washington , if you are planning to be one of the New York surrogates, you have the right to take paid time off work while you are unable to work due to pregnancy under New York State's maternity leave regulations. The state also provides new parents in New York with paid leave, so Intended Parents working in New York can enjoy paid baby bonding time. The paid time off in New York includes: Pregnancy Disability Leave which arises under New York's Dis

Ralph M. Tsong
Jun 8, 20235 min read


Surrogacy Lawyers for Intended Parents: Why, When, and How
A surrogacy lawyer is knowledgeable about the legal aspects of surrogacy agreements. If you are seeking to build a family through surrogacy, going alone with your journey will be challenging until you have a surrogacy lawyer to help you ensure a legally secure and successful surrogacy journey. They play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the parties involved in the surrogacy process which includes, among others, handling financial compensation, child c

Ralph M. Tsong
Jun 2, 20233 min read


How Surrogates and Intended Parents in Washington state can receive paid leave
Washington State provides time off to its employees, including surrogates and intended parents, due to pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting. Under Washington's Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), an employee may be eligible for up to 18 weeks per year of paid maternity or paternity (parental) leave. Compared to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Washington's PFMLA provides extra protection for employees who work in Washington. Most significantly, Washington’s PFMLA

Ralph M. Tsong
May 25, 20233 min read
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