maternity leave
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Reviewing the Research on National Maternity Leave Policies and their Effects on Women’s Careers, Children’s Health, and Employers’ Bottom Line
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In 2015, women surpassed men in their likelihood of holding a bachelor’s degree. The gender pay gap has been steadily closing since 1973 but remains persistent. One potential avenue for reducing this gap is further support for women with children, particularly in the form of maternity leave. To provide perspective…
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Assessing the Impact of Paid (Paternity) Leave
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What happens when fathers are offered the option of taking time off of work during the first days following their child’s birth?
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Mommy and Me: The Impact of Paid Family Leave on Breastfeeding
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Researchers examine the impact of a new paid family leave policy in California on rates of breastfeeding.
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Paid Family Leave Pays in the Long Run
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Paid family leave is associated with increased employment and earnings.