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Parental Leave

  1. parenting
    The Mom Who Was Fired a Week Before Her Due Date“My son was born in early June. And on the day he was born, I couldn’t stop thinking about the lawsuit.”
    As told to Kristen Mascia
  2. power
    Men Should Be Forced to Take Parental LeaveSome new fathers opt out of company-granted days off. In an excerpt from her new book, Pay Up, Reshma Saujani argues workplaces shouldn’t let them.
    By Reshma Saujani
  3. power
    Are We Really Still Arguing About Paternity Leave?Seems like some men are really worked up over Pete Buttigieg’s parental leave.
    By Danielle Cohen
  4. parental leave
    Meghan Markle: ‘Paid Leave Should Be a National Right.’The Duchess of Sussex wrote a letter to Congress advocating for paid parental leave.
    By Mia Mercado
  5. lawsuits
    SoulCycle Is Facing Accusations of ‘Blatant Pregnancy Discrimination’A former executive says she was demoted and then fired after disclosing she was pregnant.
    By Amanda Arnold
  6. parental leave
    In a Big Win for Dads, JP Morgan Chase Settles Major Paternity Leave LawsuitA father filed suit after he was allegedly denied leave.
    By Lisa Ryan
  7. parental leave
    Serena William’s Husband Alexis Ohanian Says Taking Parental Leave Was Important“I see taking leave as one of the most fundamental ways to ‘show up’ for your partner and your family.”
    By Lisa Ryan
  8. parenthood
    People Aren’t Having Kids Because It’s Way Too Expensive“A lot of people, especially communities of color, can’t really afford that now.”
    By Amanda Arnold
  9. pregnancy
    Pre-Baby Maternity Leave Is the Strangest VacationIt’s the last chance to [fill in the blank] before the baby comes.
    By Reyhan Harmanci
  10. bearing children
    Bearing Children: How to Bring Your Baby to the Office for a VisitFirst, don’t expect it to be fun (for you).
    By Jen Gann
  11. parenthood
    British Men Aren’t Taking Their Parental LeaveFewer than one percent of men in the U.K. are taking advantage of the country’s shared-parental-leave offering.
    By Jen Gann
  12. parenthood
    Breastfeeding Employees File Complaint Against Frontier AirlinesTwo flight attendants say they had to take unpaid leave to keep breastfeeding.
    By Jen Gann
  13. parenthood
    What Do Working Families Need Even More Than Paid Leave?It starts with a “c” and ends with “care,” according to the New York Times.
    By Jen Gann
  14. working parents
    Airline Employees Are Asking for Pregnancy and Lactation AccommodationsThe airline industry falls into a tricky place when it comes to protections for pregnancy and new parenthood.
    By Jen Gann
  15. Why We Still Don’t Have Paid Parental LeaveAmericans disagree about how to make it happen.
    By Jen Gann
  16. More Than Half of British Women Stop Breastfeeding by Two Months, New Data ShowsA new survey highlights breastfeeding challenges in England.
    By Jen Gann
  17. parental leave
    U.S. Parental Leave Is Worsening in Some Ways, Says a New SurveryThe number of companies offering full pay has dropped.
    By Jen Gann
  18. maternity leave around the world
    New Law Gives Indian Mothers 26 Weeks of Paid Maternity LeaveThe new law adds 14 weeks — fully paid — to the existing 12.
    By Jen Gann
  19. the politics of motherhood
    Can Parental Leave Be Too Long?Long leaves in Europe make some people think so, according to a report by Bloomberg.
    By Jen Gann
  20. The Number of American Women Taking Maternity Leave Hasn’t Changed in 22 YearsAnd half of all women are still not getting paid leave.
    By Dayna Evans
  21. These Top U.S. Companies Don’t Guarantee Paid Family LeaveA new report looked at family-leave policies of 60 major companies.
    By Lisa Ryan
  22. parental leave
    Women Are Literally Begging for Parental LeaveA plea from two mothers who lost babies in day care.
    By Laura June
  23. Twitter Is the Latest Company to Offer Paid Family LeaveThe benefit is available to either parent.
    By Dayna Evans
  24. This Group Is Shaming Companies Into Treating Parents BetterEleven NYC creative firms pledge to provide parental leave, and call for others to do the same.
    By Laura June
  25. parental leave
    Etsy Announces New Half-Year Paid-Parental-Leave PolicyAnother private company picks up the slack for our government.
    By Laura June
  26. equal pay for equal chores
    Can Better Policies Make Men Share the Housework?Household socialism is easier said than done.
    By Ann Friedman
  27. dads
    Lessons From Norway May Help Nudge American Dads Into Taking Paternity LeaveIt isn’t as simple as offering generous policies. Working dads still have to take them.
    By Tanya Basu
  28. love and war
    Gillibrand Calls for Paid Leave in MLK Speech“These burdens are even higher in African-American communities.”
    By Claire Landsbaum
  29. today in ugh
    Dads More Likely to Take Parental Leave for Their Strapping Baby BoysCome on, dudes.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  30. everyday sexism
    Men Want Their Parental Leave, Too, Damn ItMore and more of them are suing to get it — and winning.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  31. having it all
    Men Not Interested in Paternity Leave“Men who are active caregivers get teased and insulted more at work.” 
    By Kat Stoeffel