Sentences with phrase «require paid maternity leave»

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But America — the greatest country in the world according to Americans — does not mandate paid maternity leave because requiring companies to offer support to new mothers and fathers would undoubtedly turn America (pronounced «Amurrica») into a weak - kneed nanny state like Europe.

In 2004, California became the first state to require paid paternity and maternity leave for all employees.

We also know that breastfeeding requires time to establish — time lower - income mothers without access to paid maternity leave don't have.

«This is partly due to collective - bargaining agreements, but also state laws that guarantee such benefits as paid sick days, extended medical leave, and maternity leave, which charters are not required to provide,» said Caputo - Pearl, head of United Teachers Los Angeles.

California was the first state in 2004, to require paid maternity and paternity leave to all employees.

Even if a termination occurring during a maternity leave is not illegal, employers are still required to pay severance.

The Pregnant Worker's Directive requires employers to give pregnant women and those who have given birth a minimum of fourteen weeks» maternity leave with adequate pay; the reason for this being to promote the health and wellbeing of the mother.