Instead, most American women receive no pay during their maternity leave and rely on federal law (called the Family and Medical Leave Act or FMLA) to protect their job for up to 12 weeks after a birth or adoption.
A master bathroom expansion, including a dual bath, can range from $10,000 to $30,000 if repurposing an existing space, experts say.
How much should you spend on your master bathroom? A rule of thumb is that the total projectâincluding materials and installationâshould cost no more than 5 to 10 percent of your homeâs value. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) puts the national average at about $16,000.n 2011-2012, mid-range bathroom remodels cost an average of $16,552 and recouped 62 percent, while upscale bathroom remodels cost an average of $52,249 and recouped 56 percent. Hereâs how the NKBA breaks down the budget for a typical bathroom remodel: