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Boss Regrets Not Giving New Dad 1 Week Off After He Says He’ll Be Taking 12

The US is the only developed country in the world that doesn't have mandatory paid parental leave.

The US is the only developed country in the world that doesn't have mandatory paid parental leave.

“I Don’t Feel Guilty About It”: Mom Is Expected To Pull Toddler Out Of Daycare While On Maternity Leave, But She’s Having None Of It

The mom recently gave birth to her second child and decided that her firstborn would stay at daycare during her maternity leave.

The mom recently gave birth to her second child and decided that her firstborn would stay at daycare during her maternity leave.

Man Asks For 5 Weeks Off To Welcome Newborn Baby, Boss Calls Him On The First Day, Asking Him To Work, Drama Ensues

A man described a particularly annoying workplace, where his boss would see time off as more of a suggestion and regularly interrupt it with calls and requests to come in for work.

A man described a particularly annoying workplace, where his boss would see time off as more of a suggestion and regularly interrupt it with calls and requests to come in for...

Man Refuses To Take Time Off And Watch Kids While Wife Is Sick, She Finally Loses It

Moms deserve to have a day off every now and then, especially when they're sick!

Moms deserve to have a day off every now and then, especially when they're sick!

“The Decision Is Perfectly Legal”: HR Rejects Candidate Because She’s 7 Months Pregnant

"I cleared everything with our legal team and external consultants and the decision is perfectly legal."

"I cleared everything with our legal team and external consultants and the decision is perfectly legal."

“Should I Have Done Something?”: Coworker Shames New Mom For Not Being Productive While On Maternity Leave, Wonders If They’re Right

Keeping your kid alive, fed, and happy is what matters the most. Any additional achievements are a bonus.

Keeping your kid alive, fed, and happy is what matters the most. Any additional achievements are a bonus.

Mom Shares Her Tearful And Painful Experience Returning To Work 12 Days After Giving Birth

No parent should be forced to choose between spending time with their newborn and going back to work.

No parent should be forced to choose between spending time with their newborn and going back to work.

Americans Are Sharing Their Parental Leave Stories That Show How Absurd The System Is (30 Answers)

Many new parents in the US are forced to “suck it all up” and come back to work while not even close to being ready to do so.

Many new parents in the US are forced to “suck it all up” and come back to work while not even close to being ready to do so.