Breastfeeding & the Law:
A Right, Not a Privilege!
About the Event
Our vision is that all healthcare professionals in San Diego County will be knowledgeable about breastfeeding and every breastfeeding woman and family will have access to the information, resources, and community support necessary to breastfeed for as long as she and her child wish. This event is one of the many ways in which we hope to bring this vision to life.
This is a half-day seminar for professionals, students, families and advocates of breastfeeding. Topics that will be covered include federal lactation accommodation and family leave laws & resources, CA State lactation accommodation and FMLA laws & resources, as well as, other legal issues such as breastfeeding in public, breastfeeding and incarceration, TSA regulations, schools and universities, and jury duty.
Saturday March 30th • 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Check in and breakfast begins 7:30 AM
9452 Medical Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92037
Presentations will be in the auditorium in the building. Food and beverages will be served outside and are not allowed in the auditorium.
PARKING is located next door at the Campus Point Parking Structure. Self-parking is available in parking structures or lots for the same rate as valet parking: $4 for half-day parking (up to four hours) and $8 for full day (longer than four hours).
Join the cause to raise money for breastfeeding
Protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in San Diego by attending the event or making a donation
About the Speakers
Mendy Mattingly is an attorney with over 15 years of experience specializing in labor and employment law matters, and another 6 years in human resources. She primarily focused on advising and counseling employers and currently works in-house for Solar Turbines Incorporated. She is a former Board of Directors for the SD Breastfeeding coalition and focused on lactation in the workplace.
Rosanna Santana, Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist, US Dept. of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, San Diego
Ruth Dawson, Policy Counsel, ACLU of Southern California
Aditi Fruitwala, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Southern California
Kjirsten Tokushima, SPHR, Employee Relations, Qualcomm, Inc.
FAQs
- Are donations tax-deductible? San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
- What forms of payment are accepted? We accept credit card and check payments prior to the event. Credit card, checks, and cash will be accepted at the door.
- Do SDCBC members get a discount? Yes, current members get a discount. An exclusive discount code was sent to the email you provided when you signed up for membership.
- Are there discounts for groups? Yes, there are discounts for groups of 5 or more. When purchasing your ticket online, there is a ticket option for "Group Bundle for 5 attendees". If you have more than 5 people in your group, please contact Abigail at abigail@breastfeeding.org or 858-354-1723.
- What if my organization/business is an SDCBC member? Can we still apply the discount code on top of our group bundle rate? Yes!
- Will there be lactation rooms available if I would like to nurse or pump? Yes, there will be lactation rooms available.
- Will the presentations and slides be accessible after the event? Yes, please be sure to provide your email when registering so you receive the presentations and slides after the event.
- Are Continuing Education Units offered? Yes, continuing education units will be offered for medical professions (including CMEs and CERPs)
- Do you accept donations or sponsorships from businesses? Please contact abigail@breastfeeding.org for more information
