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U.S. Ranks Among Four Countries Lacking Statutory Maternity Pay
The United States is one of only four countries worldwide without statutory maternity pay, a stark contrast to nations like Norway offering $73,955 maximum (in international dollars), rooted in post-WWII policy choices differing from those of European countries.
U.S. Ranks Among Four Countries Lacking Statutory Maternity Pay
The United States is one of only four countries worldwide without statutory maternity pay, a stark contrast to nations like Norway offering $73,955 maximum (in international dollars), rooted in post-WWII policy choices differing from those of European countries.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Expands Maternity Leave for Miscarriages
Germany's Bundestag recently expanded maternity leave to include miscarriages between weeks 13-24, granting women 2-8 weeks of leave, acknowledging the physical and emotional impact of pregnancy loss; however, access to abortion remains restricted.
Germany Expands Maternity Leave for Miscarriages
Germany's Bundestag recently expanded maternity leave to include miscarriages between weeks 13-24, granting women 2-8 weeks of leave, acknowledging the physical and emotional impact of pregnancy loss; however, access to abortion remains restricted.
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56% Bias Score
Maternity Service: A Practical Guide for New Mothers
Emma Barnett's "Maternity Service" provides practical advice and honest insights for navigating the challenges of maternity leave, advocating open communication and support networks for new mothers, particularly middle-class professionals.
Maternity Service: A Practical Guide for New Mothers
Emma Barnett's "Maternity Service" provides practical advice and honest insights for navigating the challenges of maternity leave, advocating open communication and support networks for new mothers, particularly middle-class professionals.
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28% Bias Score
Salary Outlier Sparks Gender Pay Equity Concerns
An employee, returning from maternity leave, discovered their salary is below parity despite a positive review and an admission from a leader that their pay is an outlier, sparking concerns about gender pay equity and prompting advice-seeking from the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Salary Outlier Sparks Gender Pay Equity Concerns
An employee, returning from maternity leave, discovered their salary is below parity despite a positive review and an admission from a leader that their pay is an outlier, sparking concerns about gender pay equity and prompting advice-seeking from the Fair Work Ombudsman.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Grants Paid Maternity Leave for Miscarriages After 13 Weeks
The German Bundestag approved a law granting paid maternity leave to women after 13 weeks of miscarriage, aiming to support their recovery; this follows current legislation providing such leave for births, but not miscarriages; the law will likely take effect June 1st.
Germany Grants Paid Maternity Leave for Miscarriages After 13 Weeks
The German Bundestag approved a law granting paid maternity leave to women after 13 weeks of miscarriage, aiming to support their recovery; this follows current legislation providing such leave for births, but not miscarriages; the law will likely take effect June 1st.
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32% Bias Score
Valencian Education Department Denies Maternity Leave Extension to Single Mothers
The Valencian regional government's Education department is refusing to grant a 10-week maternity leave extension to single mothers, despite a Constitutional Court ruling, affecting at least three employees and forcing them into potential legal battles. The regional government cites current legislat...
Valencian Education Department Denies Maternity Leave Extension to Single Mothers
The Valencian regional government's Education department is refusing to grant a 10-week maternity leave extension to single mothers, despite a Constitutional Court ruling, affecting at least three employees and forcing them into potential legal battles. The regional government cites current legislat...
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60% Bias Score
Germany Grants Maternity Leave for Miscarriages After 13th Week
Germany now provides maternity leave (2-8 weeks) for miscarriages after the 13th week of pregnancy, impacting an estimated 6,000 women annually, though privately insured self-employed women are excluded.
Germany Grants Maternity Leave for Miscarriages After 13th Week
Germany now provides maternity leave (2-8 weeks) for miscarriages after the 13th week of pregnancy, impacting an estimated 6,000 women annually, though privately insured self-employed women are excluded.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Mandates RV Gas Checks
Starting June 19th, German law mandates regular gas checks for RVs with LPG systems to reduce accidents from heating, cooling, or cooking, impacting approximately 1.2 million registered RVs nationwide.
Germany Mandates RV Gas Checks
Starting June 19th, German law mandates regular gas checks for RVs with LPG systems to reduce accidents from heating, cooling, or cooking, impacting approximately 1.2 million registered RVs nationwide.
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20% Bias Score
UK Maternity System Under Scrutiny: A Book Review
Emma Barnett's "Maternity Service" offers advice for new mothers but overlooks systemic issues like the UK's high maternal death rate, inadequate NHS maternity units, and workplace discrimination affecting 52% of pregnant women.
UK Maternity System Under Scrutiny: A Book Review
Emma Barnett's "Maternity Service" offers advice for new mothers but overlooks systemic issues like the UK's high maternal death rate, inadequate NHS maternity units, and workplace discrimination affecting 52% of pregnant women.
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60% Bias Score
WTA Announces Paid Maternity Leave, Funded by Saudi Arabia
The WTA announced a groundbreaking maternity leave policy for female players, offering up to 12 months paid leave, funded entirely by Saudi Arabia's PIF, raising concerns about sportswashing, but representing a significant advancement for women's sports.
WTA Announces Paid Maternity Leave, Funded by Saudi Arabia
The WTA announced a groundbreaking maternity leave policy for female players, offering up to 12 months paid leave, funded entirely by Saudi Arabia's PIF, raising concerns about sportswashing, but representing a significant advancement for women's sports.
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44% Bias Score
UK Judge Rules Lack of Breastfeeding Facilities is Sex Harassment
An employment judge ruled that insufficient provisions for expressing breast milk constituted "harassment related to sex," highlighting widespread issues faced by working mothers, as reported by dozens of women who shared their experiences of inadequate facilities and lack of support.
UK Judge Rules Lack of Breastfeeding Facilities is Sex Harassment
An employment judge ruled that insufficient provisions for expressing breast milk constituted "harassment related to sex," highlighting widespread issues faced by working mothers, as reported by dozens of women who shared their experiences of inadequate facilities and lack of support.
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56% Bias Score
Unsafe Work Conditions for Pregnant Women in the Netherlands
A study reveals that 50% of pregnant women in the Netherlands work in unsafe conditions, often until 36 weeks due to societal pressure and short maternity leave; this increases risks of premature births and negatively impacts maternal and infant health.
Unsafe Work Conditions for Pregnant Women in the Netherlands
A study reveals that 50% of pregnant women in the Netherlands work in unsafe conditions, often until 36 weeks due to societal pressure and short maternity leave; this increases risks of premature births and negatively impacts maternal and infant health.
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52% Bias Score
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