OT: Breasts...

[Chris92]

You should also be mindful of state laws:

• California, New York and Texas have laws related to the procurement, processing, distribution or use of human milk.

Gotta ensure the product isnt flying out the back door into the black market. Now we know why @BobPSU92 lives in Jersey.

 

[rohrmd9]

Realistically, anyone complaining about such a no brainier can't possibly be a valued asset.

^^THIS^^

Honestly, this statement is the real issue....I would really question my employees for bitching about something like this.

 

[NittPicker]

You should also be mindful of state laws:

• California, New York and Texas have laws related to the procurement, processing, distribution or use of human milk.

Gotta ensure the product isnt flying out the back door into the black market. Now we know why @BobPSU92 lives in Jersey.

 

[STPGopherfan]

It is a federal law under the Affordable Care Act:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers/faqbtnm.htm

Nursing mothers are legally entitled to time and space for expressing breast milk. PLEASE DO NOT bring it up with the mother. You will be exposing yourself to sanctions (fines) and/or lawsuits.

You should explain to anyone that complains that this is a federally protected right and they will need to complain to their senator and/or congressperson if they have an issue.

Realistically, anyone complaining about such a no brainier can't possibly be a valued asset.

I'd add that the suggestion to develop a policy around this issue should be done pronto. Also with a positive spin "highlighting how the company supports it's most valuable asset. It's employees". That way you can tell the complainers to refer to the company policy. HIPPA laws prevent you from discussing an individuals health issues.

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html

 

[STPGopherfan]

Tell them it's none of their business.

Unfortunately, that might get him in more trouble. A wrong answer to the whiners, could make him the issue.

I don't envy the OP.

Amazon product ASIN 0440202019

 

[IANit]

Tell the whiners to start smoking if they want a break.

Or tell them to have their own kid so they too can pump.

 

[bkmtnittany1]

Who the heck cares when she pumps. Is she getting her work done? Attending all required meetings and calls? That should be all that matters. Same goes for smokers, those browsing the internet, watching netflix, whatever.

If you're performing well as an employee, then all the side stuff should be irrelevant.

I agree...I wanna stroke the carrot who cares!!! As long as I get my stuff done!!

 

[PSU Dave]

..pumping.

I took a new job about a month ago and have about 35 people reporting to me. One of them just returned to work from maternity leave and pumps during the day. Others (primarily women) are now complaining to me that they don't get a similar break.

WTF...I never imagined I'd ever have to deal with this kind of pettiness. One female complainer actually asked me what I thought was a reasonable time to perform a breast pumping .

Any suggestions?

Anyone pumping more than 5 minutes is milking it.

 

[tboyer]

Yep. The law says the employer deals with it. But the employee has the same duty to perform her job to standard. As a supervisor, all you should have to worry about is whether her work's getting done.

And even if the work isn't great because the young parent isn't getting any sleep, that is usually a temporary thing. I've definitely had experience with young moms who were struggling at work for a few months but then came back with a vengeance and just killed it for years. It can be totally worth the wait while they get through that first year of parenthood.

Anybody who's been an engaged parent knows it means taking time out of the work day from time to time.

But anybody who has managed a business knows that parents usually make VERY good employees because they've got those kids to support.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

WORST title to a BWI Thread ever!!

BEST TITLE EVER.....but the “body” of the thread leaving many of us “thirsty”!