Maternity leave
Fathers Wanted Fewer Kids After They Got Paternity Leave, Study Finds
Fathers becoming more aware of the work and costs of child care could have reduced their desire to have more children, researchers suggest.
We Passed Paid Leave in Our States
Workers can take time to heal when they have a health care crisis and women can take time after having a baby.
Gas Station Owner Fined for Withholding Maternity Money
The government sent him $9,000 for his employee's parental leave, which he pocketed.
Republicans Wanted Duckworth to Vote From Cloakroom
A Senate resolution allowing Senator Tammy Duckworth to bring her newborn onto the floor passed without formal objections—but privately, some members of Congress had misgivings.
Tammy Duckworth May Have to Breastfeed in a Bathroom
"The lack of any sort of policy or accommodation for new mothers suggests that the U.S. Congress remains a bastion of patriarchy on its face."
Cannibal Chimp Steals and Eats Newborn
Darwin, a male chimp, stole the infant just moments after it was born.
D.C. Paid Leave Victory Also Highlights Pitfalls
The move aims to guarantee paid leave for new parents and other caregivers in divided D.C. Democrats and businesses.
Actress Keira Knightley CriticIzes U.K. Maternity Laws
Knightley, who became a mother in 2015, said paternity and maternity leave should be equal.
Maternity Discrimination on the Rise in Britain
The charity Citizens Advice reported an almost 60 percent increase in women reporting maternity leave issues since last year.
The 'Elephant in [Silicon] Valley': Women in Tech
A new survey looks at responses about inclusion, promotion, biases, sexual harassment and motherhood.
Spotify to Offer Workers Six Months' Paid Parental Leave
The policy is one of the most generous among high-tech companies.
Yahoo Generous With Parental Leave, But CEO Marissa Mayer Will Take 'Limited Time Off'
The CEO announced she's expecting twin girls in December.
Netflix Offers Employees 'Unlimited' Leave to New Mothers and Fathers
The company's new policy exceeds the paid leave packages that most corporations offer.

