United States lacking in family oriented workplace policies
According to the Women’s Bioethics blog, it looks like the United States is behind other countries in family oriented workplace policies.
We lag behind in areas such as paternity leave, right to breastfeed in the workplace, no federal law guaranteeing paid sick time, and, no mandates for a maximum length for the work week.
Though I’d love to see some changes, especially in the area of paternity leave, I truly don’t think our business culture would embrace it. We’ve just done it this way for too long, but, it still doesn’t make it right.
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1 opinion for United States lacking in family oriented workplace policies
JHSiess
Feb 11, 2007 at 1:07 pm
I invite you to review the provisions of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) set forth in California Government Code section 12945.2 which is part of the Fair Employment and Housing Act. In California, a CFRA-qualified employee is entitled to 12 weeks’ leave in relationship to the birth or adoption of a child. This leave can be taken by the father, therefore, California does assure “paternity” leave. The leave can also be used following the placement of a foster child. CFRA leave can also be taken for the employee’s own serious health condition, the serious health condition of an enumerated family member. The provisions of the CFRA are broader than the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). For instance, pregnancy is covered under FMLA but not CFRA which means that a qualified employee in California can take up to a maximum of four months’ pregnancy disability leave and still be eligible for 12 weeks of CFRA leave to remain at home and bond with the child.
On the DFEH’s website, look for the link on the side of the way to the actual text of the law.
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