Survey: U.S. workplace not family-orientedNation lags far behind virtually all wealthy countries in

[jbperson]

NEW YORK - The United States lags far behind virtually all wealthy countries with regard to family-oriented workplace policies such as maternity leave, paid sick days and support for breast-feeding, a new study by Harvard and McGill University researchers says

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Paid Leave

[anonymous]

I propose paid leave for grandparents - especially grandfathers - when a grandchild is born. I should have had one week off in January and should get one more in March - with pay of course.
Grandparents rule.
Pops

[tree_woman]

Very interesting and not surprising. Academia seems to be among the worst anti-family work environments.