When I was young, I spent a lot of time at home and didn’t think much about my career prospects.That changed when I started my first job at the age of 22, at a company that manufactured and packaged some of the world’s most expensive tea.I’d grown up in a household with a loving father,…
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When you need a maternity leave? We’ve put together a list of tips for those who are in need of a bit of time off.
The law governing the minimum maternity leave is currently under debate, and the Government’s decision to lift the ban on the introduction of a statutory leave scheme will be welcomed by many. The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is the largest organisation of Australian academics dedicated to the issue of maternal and child health.In a…
How to get a baby leave law in your state
NEW YORK — New York’s law barring the termination of a mother’s maternity leave could apply to all parents regardless of their employment status, the state’s attorney general said Tuesday.Attorney General Eric Schneiderman told reporters that a state court judge had rejected the parents’ claim that the state law would be unconstitutional because it does…
California dads are taking maternity leave: What to know
The state of California is taking maternity and paternity leave.It’s the first time the nation has done so, and the move will be an important signal to other states that they are ready to follow suit.California will allow women to take two weeks of paid time off between the birth of a baby and when…
Which is better for a new mother?
The UK is among a growing number of countries that offer maternity leave as part of a universal basic income, and it has helped many women in their 20s to start families.But while some countries are taking the lead, others have had mixed results, and have seen the number of women leaving the workforce drop.The…