I did my dissertation research on bf and workplace a few years ago.  
There is flexibility in interpretation of FMLA. One of the places I  
studied in my research had very flexible interpretation on FMLA and  
would allow women to use it up by the day or sometimes by the hour if  
they were back at work and pumping. I don't think it was a written  
policy, but it was just understood. Often, these things are worked  
out between a new mother and her supervisor in the context of a  
flexible, mother friendly attitude in the workplace in general. Other  
times, there was no history of supporting women in the workplace, but  
when a mother did want to bf or pump at work, she worked it out and  
was very proud of the fact that she worked it out for herself and led  
the way for others to do so after her. She felt like, and was, a real  
pioneer.

Hope this is helpful.

Naomi Bar-Yam


> Does anyone have any experience getting pumping time covered under the
> United States Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?


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