maternity leave Flashcards

1
Q

Why is a paid maternity leave good

A

reducing postpartum, better recovery, and won’t have to worry financially.

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2
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how does the US compare to other countries

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We are one of 5 countries that doesn’t give women any paid leave

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3
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regulations for eligible women

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  • Their company has 50 or more employees
  • Worked their for 12 months
  • Worked at least 40 hour a week for the last 7 months
    (only 56 percent of women are eligible)
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4
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federal level

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unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks,

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5
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private business

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Not required leave unless:
They’re in a state with paid leave

can take sick days or personal days

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6
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pros

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women’s health, helps support the child, women are likely to stay loyal to the company.

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