Schedule Changed after returning to work from Maternity leave

I work for a small business owner (Boss plus 3 employees) A week before my return to work he emailed me and told me that our agreed upon schedule, at the time of my hiring, would no longer work for him and the office. That he needs me to adhere to a different schedule. I explained that was not what we agreed and it puts me in a difficult position as I have built my childcare and household schedule around the schedule I have maintained for 2.5 years before going on leave. He said the needs of the office changed so to must my schedule. Do I have any recourse? Obviously we were not prepared for this when I returned to work so my family and I are trying to adjust but its not really working.

I'm planning to have a baby and, as an accountant,

I'm planning to have a baby and, as an accountant, am accustomed to putting in Saturday hours (we all do during tax season). Once I start a family, though, I'd reeeally rather not work weekends... should I just suck it up and accept it as part of my career choice, or try to have a conversation with my boss? Any tips?

I'm really frustrated that so many working moms seem to

I'm really frustrated that so many working moms seem to have it together and I feel like a total mess. Some of my friends tell me it gets easier, but I feel like I'll never get the work-life balance I need. Maybe I need to change jobs if I'm feeling this way?

Finding a part time in office and work from home job

I have been in the media sales industry for 8 years now. I'm looking for something out there that can be accommodating of 1-2 days from home to give me a break from my hour long commute (each way) in to the city. With two small children, this would really save my life. A lot of employers in New York are behind in adopting that mentality that you don't have to be in the office every minute to get your work done. I'm trying to navigate the landscape and find the ones that support this, and appreciate how hard mothers work!

I need some advice. I recently took maternity leave, which

I need some advice. I recently took maternity leave, which ended up turning in to Temporary Disability Leave because of some medical complications I had after the baby was delivered. I returned back to work after being off for 24 weeks. I have returned to the same job and have tried to get back into the swing of corporate life + new baby (first time mom here) and have the opportunity to take an additional 4 weeks off paid by the state, but it needs to be taken and completed before my child turns 12 months old and that's fast approaching. I submitted a request to HR to take temporary leave of absence and my HR department is denying me the ability to take this leave, stating that I exhausted the 13 weeks FMLA that the company offers (has to offer) to all employees. They are saying that I don't qualify for this leave until a full 12 months after my initial leave started. Everything I have read online and everyone I have talked to say that FMLA and TCI leave are completely different and separate. Technically, I think I am allowed to take this leave, the State says I qualify for it, but it's now in my employers hands and I am afraid if they deny me, and I choose to still take the leave, that I will not have job security. The brochure talking about TCI doesn't say anything about FMLA being the deciding factor http://www.dlt.ri.gov/tdi/pdf/TCIBrochure.pdf. Does anyone know what my rights are? Can I legally take the 4 weeks off, and still have a job to return back to? Given that I had to take so much time off, do I still qualify for job protection and benefits? Thank you for any an all help.

My female boss has three kids and somehow still manages

My female boss has three kids and somehow still manages to work crazy hours and she seems to expect the same of me. I'm just back to work after having a baby. Before I had my baby, I worked some of the longest hours of anyone in my department. But now I am running out the door at 5:01 pm every day because I am dying to get home and see my son. I can literally feel my boss glaring at me. Should I just let this continue? or have a direct conversation with her about it?

I have always wanted a big family and have also

I have always wanted a big family and have also always been career-oriented. This is my first baby but I'm already beginning to worry about how to be a mom to multiple kids and keep up with my career...are there any secrets to being able to have a large family and stay with your career? The math on daycare seems terrible when you think about having 2 or even 3 or 4 kids.

My husband is completely oblivious to the fact that while

My husband is completely oblivious to the fact that while we both work long days, I tend to be the one staying up to wash bottles and get everything ready for daycare the next day, while he is relaxing on the couch. It's hard enough keeping up with everything, but now I'm getting resentful. How do I make him realize this just isn't right?

Interior Design position

I am seeking a part time Interior Design position but almost impossible to find unless it is full time. I am even willing to become a receptionist at a furniture store just to get my foot in the door. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Not sure what to do...

I just came back to work after getting 6 weeks of maternity leave. I was originally told that I would get the days that we got for Christmas and New Years added to the end of my maternity leave before I had my son but then a week before I was to come back that I would not get those days so I ended up having to take half of my vacation days since I already had appointments made. Also, there are other women at my job that either just had a child or are pregnant that are getting to work from home full time but I am not allowed to. My company does not have much in writing for maternity leave as we are a smaller company that does not qualify for FMLA. Also, now that I am back, things are very different. I do not really feel welcomed back as not many people are talking to me at all including my bosses. I am having such a hard time leaving my son and the whole situation at work isn't helping. Should I look for a new job or stick it out?