Dilemma of the Month: Does the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Cover Cramps?

I work for a small company, and I’ve been here for three months. I get horrid PMS symptoms and would like to take PTO one day a month so as not to have to go into the office when I’m at my worst. If you were a manager, how would you feel about a new employee requesting this kind of PTO request? Should I have asked before I started? Should I wait till I have more tenure?

Mar 26, 2025 Suzanne Lucas

Doris Matsui Just Won Her 10th Full Term in Congress. What’s Her Secret? (Hint: It’s Not Just Having a ‘Safe Seat’)

A district office chat with a political marathoner

“When I’m in Sacramento,” she says, “people stop me on the street wondering about the impact something will have on their lives. I respond to every inquiry, but that doesn’t mean I’m able to go down every rabbit hole.” She smiles. “I always stand firm on what my constituents want. They first put me here and have put me back here every two years.”

Mar 25, 2025 Ed Goldman

Experts Share How to Transcend Trends and Spend Wisely on Your Home’s Interior

Considering the financial investment and the impact of our home environment on our personal well-being, it’s important to get it right. Comstock’s consulted several prominent interior designers in the Capital Region to get their take on current trends, as well as how they create a home that feels both timeless and fresh.

Mar 24, 2025 Kendall Morlan

Women in Leadership 2025: Yvonne Pire

Our annual salute to the women who lead the Capital Region

“Between working in high-pressure work environments and raising kids, by the time I was 40 I was just physically, emotionally and mentally feeling like I was exhausted and falling apart,” Pire says. “At that point, I went through a life-changing timeframe.” That’s when she envisioned The Rising Zone, a Rocklin-based event and co-working wellness center.

Mar 13, 2025 Rachel Leibrock