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Parental Leave
parenting
Nov. 16, 2023
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
power
Mar. 15, 2022
Men Should Be Forced to Take Parental Leave
Some 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
power
Oct. 28, 2021
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
parental leave
Oct. 21, 2021
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
lawsuits
Aug. 12, 2020
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
parental leave
May 30, 2019
In a Big Win for Dads, JP Morgan Chase Settles Major Paternity Leave Lawsuit
A father filed suit after he was allegedly denied leave.
By
Lisa Ryan
parental leave
Feb. 15, 2019
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
parenthood
July 5, 2018
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
pregnancy
Apr. 2, 2018
Pre-Baby Maternity Leave Is the Strangest Vacation
It’s the last chance to [fill in the blank] before the baby comes.
By
Reyhan Harmanci
bearing children
Sept. 19, 2017
Bearing Children: How to Bring Your Baby to the Office for a Visit
First, don’t expect it to be fun (for you).
By
Jen Gann
parenthood
Sept. 18, 2017
British Men Aren’t Taking Their Parental Leave
Fewer than one percent of men in the U.K. are taking advantage of the country’s shared-parental-leave offering.
By
Jen Gann
parenthood
May 17, 2017
Breastfeeding Employees File Complaint Against Frontier Airlines
Two flight attendants say they had to take unpaid leave to keep breastfeeding.
By
Jen Gann
parenthood
Apr. 21, 2017
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
working parents
Apr. 14, 2017
Airline Employees Are Asking for Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodations
The airline industry falls into a tricky place when it comes to protections for pregnancy and new parenthood.
By
Jen Gann
Mar. 23, 2017
Why We Still Don’t Have Paid Parental Leave
Americans disagree about how to make it happen.
By
Jen Gann
Mar. 23, 2017
More Than Half of British Women Stop Breastfeeding by Two Months, New Data Shows
A new survey highlights breastfeeding challenges in England.
By
Jen Gann
parental leave
Mar. 14, 2017
U.S. Parental Leave Is Worsening in Some Ways, Says a New Survery
The number of companies offering full pay has dropped.
By
Jen Gann
maternity leave around the world
Mar. 10, 2017
New Law Gives Indian Mothers 26 Weeks of Paid Maternity Leave
The new law adds 14 weeks — fully paid — to the existing 12.
By
Jen Gann
the politics of motherhood
Feb. 28, 2017
Can Parental Leave Be Too Long?
Long leaves in Europe make some people think so, according to a report by Bloomberg.
By
Jen Gann
Jan. 24, 2017
The Number of American Women Taking Maternity Leave Hasn’t Changed in 22 Years
And half of all women are still not getting paid leave.
By
Dayna Evans
Nov. 16, 2016
These Top U.S. Companies Don’t Guarantee Paid Family Leave
A new report looked at family-leave policies of 60 major companies.
By
Lisa Ryan
parental leave
Apr. 19, 2016
Women Are Literally Begging for Parental Leave
A plea from two mothers who lost babies in day care.
By
Laura June
Apr. 5, 2016
Twitter Is the Latest Company to Offer Paid Family Leave
The benefit is available to either parent.
By
Dayna Evans
Mar. 22, 2016
This Group Is Shaming Companies Into Treating Parents Better
Eleven NYC creative firms pledge to provide parental leave, and call for others to do the same.
By
Laura June
parental leave
Mar. 15, 2016
Etsy Announces New Half-Year Paid-Parental-Leave Policy
Another private company picks up the slack for our government.
By
Laura June
equal pay for equal chores
Mar. 4, 2016
Can Better Policies Make Men Share the Housework?
Household socialism is easier said than done.
By
Ann Friedman
dads
Feb. 9, 2016
Lessons From Norway May Help Nudge American Dads Into Taking Paternity Leave
It isn’t as simple as offering generous policies. Working dads still have to take them.
By
Tanya Basu
love and war
Jan. 18, 2016
Gillibrand Calls for Paid Leave in MLK Speech
“These burdens are even higher in African-American communities.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
today in ugh
Dec. 4, 2015
Dads More Likely to Take Parental Leave for Their Strapping Baby Boys
Come on, dudes.
By
Susan Rinkunas
everyday sexism
Sept. 16, 2015
Men Want Their Parental Leave, Too, Damn It
More and more of them are suing to get it — and winning.
By
Susan Rinkunas
having it all
June 13, 2013
Men Not Interested in Paternity Leave
“Men who are active caregivers get teased and insulted more at work.”
By
Kat Stoeffel