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7 States with the Best Family and Medical Leave Programs — and How They Could Affect Your Finances

For decades, maternity leave was placed in the hands of businesses and their human resource departments. Paid time off to care for a newborn, not to mention job protection for new parents, varied...

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Parental leave isn’t working. This is how it can be fixed

Although gender roles have evolved, UK policies lag behind

The Independent UK

Parental leave in the UK isn’t working – here’s what needs to change

The recent launch of a government review into parental leave and pay in the UK is a hugely welcome development. In order to bring about meaningful change, it must challenge the fundamental issue at the heart of current parental leave laws. They are strongly influenced by, and so perpetuate, gender…

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“It Gets Juicy”: Company Tries To Deny Woman Maternity Leave, Underestimates Her

Can a company really try to deny maternity pay and get away with it?

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‘Spiteful’ boss cut pregnant accountant’s hours after she told him she had morning sickness

Sadia Shakil’s employment was then terminated when she was due to start maternity leave

The Independent UK

Two ways Luna could be tied to Steffy's exit on The Bold and the Beautiful

We can see two plausible ways that Luna could be tied to Steffy's departure from The Bold and the Beautiful while Jacqueline MacInnes Wood takes maternity leave.

WhatToWatch

Vick Hope confirms she is pregnant with first child with Calvin Harris

The presenter told Radio 1 listeners she was about to go on maternity leave

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‘I had to borrow money from friends and family during my maternity leave – I felt ashamed and humiliated’

Campaigners warn statutory maternity pay is pushing new mothers into poverty

The Independent UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt adjusting to ‘new normal’ after being named England captain

The all-rounder was on maternity leave when the announcement was made as wife Katherine had given birth to their son Theodore in March.

The Independent UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt lined up to be next England captain by new coach Edwards

The all-rounder, who is on maternity leave after the birth of her son, has been identified as the outstanding candidate to replace Heather Knight

The Guardian - UK

Meghan's podcast episode two review: bland platitudes and choice feminism

1/5 Female empowerment is just a case of wearing a sweater to a meeting and asking nicely for maternity leave, apparently

Evening Standard

Woman Stops Answering Work Calls On Maternity Leave, Boss Loses It After Losing Client

A woman had a rude awakening about the downsides of working with family members.

Bored Panda

What does the Spring Statement mean for me?

Millions of British households are being hit with a wave of household bill hikes and welfare cuts — So how will the Spring Statement impact women like you?

Marie Claire

Former Citibank exec settles maternity discrimination case for £215,000

Maeve Bradley, who worked for Citibank in Belfast, lost out on expected promotion after having a baby

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Former Citibank employee settles sex discrimination case for £215,000

Maeve Bradley believed she was in line for a promotion on her return from maternity leave.

The Independent UK

Maternity leave sex discrimination case settled for £215,000

Maeve Bradley said her maternity leave cover was promoted in her absence

The Guardian - UK

Emma Barnett: ‘People ask, is that the radio you or the real you?’

The broadcaster and author talks maternity leave, childhood curiosity, and her imaginary radio audience

The Guardian - UK

Going on maternity leave? Don’t expect it to be a bundle of joy

Far from the gentle time off it’s billed as, the reality of maternity leave can be scary, lonely and destabilising

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The Guardian - UK

Maternity Service by Emma Barnett review – baby steps

An energetic attempt to reimagine maternity leave swerves hard thinking about social reform

The Independent UK

Tennis breaks new ground with paid maternity leave, funded by Saudi Arabia

The PIF WTA Maternity Fund Program will offer up to 12 months of paid maternity leave and grants for fertility treatment

The Independent UK

Women's tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave funded by Saudi Arabia's PIF

Pregnant players on the women’s tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay

The Guardian - UK

‘Transformational’ maternity leave scheme unveiled for top tennis players

The Women’s Tennis Association has become the first international sports body to introduce up to 12 months of paid maternity leave for players

The Independent UK

Soaring numbers of women lose jobs while pregnant or on maternity leave, research suggests

Research from Pregnant Then Screwed, in partnership with Women in Data, estimated that potentially 74,000 women a year are fired or made redundant while pregnant or on maternity leave

Evening Standard

Increase in pregnant women losing their job, study suggests

Half of pregnant women, those on maternity leave, and those returning from maternity leave said they had a negative experience at work, says report.

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Sian Welby Opens Up About Job Insecurity and Maternity Leave Challenges at ITV

This Morning presenter Sian Welby has opened up about the personal struggles she faced regarding job security after taking maternity leave from ITV.

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