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Parental leave shouldn’t be a luxury

America has always prided itself on being a country founded on family morals. Common wisdom seems to dictate that we’re supposed to always put our families above all. However, when one is starting a family in the United States, that can be more than difficult. The U.S. doesn’t make any effort to help people startContinue reading “Parental leave shouldn’t be a luxury”

A step toward fair wages for women and better workplaces for all

[Original: Economic Opportunity Institute] From high-profile CEOs and movie stars to healthcare and retail workers, men consistently make more than women. Social scientists and economists have found clear evidence that gender-based discrimination persists – and is so deeply ingrained in culture and practice that it often goes unrecognized. Ensuring that all employees have the rightContinue reading “A step toward fair wages for women and better workplaces for all”

Study: Longer maternity leave linked to better infant health

[Original: UPI] For each additional month a woman has paid maternity leave, infant mortality decreases by more than 10 percent, according to a new study of births in 20 countries. Researchers at McGill University and the University of California Los Angeles found paid maternity leave has a significant impact on infant mortality in low- andContinue reading “Study: Longer maternity leave linked to better infant health”