In a study on paid parental leave, the U.S. ranked last for its family-friendly policies:
We hear plenty about how the United States is one of the richest, most developed countries in the world.dives into four different categories measuring a country’s “family friendliness.” These included paid leave available to mothers, paid leave reserved for fathers, childcare enrollment for kids under 3 years old, and childcare enrollment between age 3 and school age. UNICEF measured 41 high- and middle-income countries on these indicators.
The U.S. was saved from a definitive last-place finish solely because UNICEF did not have access to U.S. data for the other two categories: childcare enrollment. But in terms of paid leave available, compared to other countries as rich as the U.S., the outlook is bleak. Other countries offer as many as 85 weeks of paid maternity leave. Even countries in the middle of the pack from UNICEF’s study offered significant paid leave time: Republic of Korea , Spain and the Netherlands , and Belgium , for example.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
UNICEF Study Confirms: The U.S. Ranks Last For Family-Friendly PoliciesThe U.S. ranked dead last among 40 other developed countries, in terms of paid parental leave, with zero federally-mandated weeks of maternity leave. In addition, the U.S. does not provide universal childcare for children under school age, highlighting the challenges of working parents.
Leer más »
UNICEF Study Confirms: The U.S. Ranks Last For Family-Friendly PoliciesThe U.S. ranked dead last among 40 other developed countries, in terms of paid parental leave, with zero federally-mandated weeks of maternity leave. In addition, the U.S. does not provide universal childcare for children under school age, highlighting the challenges of working parents.
Leer más »
America’s Top Economists Needlessly Undermined Growth, Study ConfirmsOur esteemed technocrats have produced a cornucopia of creative answers for questions like ‘Why was wage growth tepid as unemployment dropped near historic lows?'
Leer más »
Ikea's Dorm-Friendly Furniture Is Perfect For Back to School — and Cheap!Pop quiz: where can you find affordable college dorm room furniture that offers clever small-space storage solutions and looks cute to boot? Ikea, obviously!
Leer más »
Yes, Vegan-Friendly Options Exist At Pizza Hut—Here Are The Best OrdersIf you're vegan, it can be challenging to find a menu option at Pizza Hut that fits your diet. Here are the eight go-to menu options for vegans at Pizza Hut, including pizza, dessert, and sides.
Leer más »
The Fed just quietly acknowledged that it made a policy blunder last year — and escalated the stakes for investors as the next recession loomsSome experts worry that the Fed has lost some of the wiggle room it needs to keep the next recession at bay.
Leer más »