Tag: self-employed parents
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I Used GoFundMe to Fund My Maternity Leave
Read more As a self-employed individual in Mississippi, I didn’t have the luxury of paid maternity leave. To add to the stress, my husband lost his job just two weeks before our little one was set to arrive. Growing up, I always had a passion for hairstyling and knew I wanted to become a cosmetologist.…
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What You Should Know About Taking Parental Leave as a Self-Employed Individual
Read more Being your own boss can be incredibly rewarding, but it comes with its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to planning for parental leave. If you’re self-employed and expecting a little one, you might be wondering how to navigate maternity or paternity leave. Understanding Your Rights to Paid Parental Leave One of…