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Rhode Island Maternity Leave: Everything Expectant Parents Need to Know About the State's Paid Leave Laws

Here are the facts about Rhode Island's Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) programs.

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Good news for working moms in Rhode Island: You'll get paid for those newborn snuggles.

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If you work in Rhode Island and are expecting a child, good news: Under a Rhode Island program called Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI), you can receive partial pay while you’re off work, bonding with your new addition. Before you bring the little one home, if you have a pregnancy-related disability, you’re also entitled to Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI), and that’s paid, too.

Want to know more? Here’s the scoop on TCI, TDI and Rhode Island maternity leave.

How many weeks of paid maternity leave can I get?

Some employers offer paid maternity leave as a part of your benefits package, so start by checking your employee handbook. If your employer doesn’t pay for your maternity leave, you can still

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