Why doesn't the US have mandated paid maternity leave?
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The US is the only rich nation offering no national paid parental-leave programme. Why is that – and could it change?
  • SeaJ@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 years ago

    About a third of the country has paid parental leave. We have it here in the west coast and I know most northeastern states also have it.

    Here in Washington it is 16-18 weeks for women and 12 weeks for men.

    • Goblin_Mode@ttrpg.networkEnglish
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      2 years ago

      I’ve lived in NH and Mass my whole life. As far as I’m aware the states both guarantee 12 weeks of unpaid leave. Your work can opt to pay (at a reduced weekly income) but they can also tell you to pound sand. And seeing as how many people live off week to week paychecks…