In a message dated 97-09-24 20:36:20 EDT, you write:

> She has been told by
>their mutual supervisor that she will be docked pay for the time she
>nurses.  The mom will be working a 30-32 hour week, approximately
>5-6hours per day, and wonders if this is permissible.
>
>This is NOT permissable according to labor laws (here in CA anyway).

Hello Netters.  This is also correct in IL.  I know that employees get 2 paid
10min. breaks, if they work 8 hrs..  I know that because when I set up
Medela's Sanvita, lactation program, I wanted to make sure they got all the
time that was permitted by law.  In fact, I cheated alittle bit and the
Medela employees get 2-15min. pumping breaks and a 1 hr. lunch, pumping
 break in the sanvita room, paid.  A real motivation to keep these women
pumping.  I just wish all corporations would support their breastfeeding and
working mothers.
In regards to the Rush Conference.  I have written down that it is April
24-25th with Paula Meier, Rich Schanler, Arman Goldman, and Nancy Hurst.

Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela
Naperville, IL