over here in the UK we get 9 months part paid maternity leave, starting in April (it is currently 6 months) , and a further 3 months unpaid, totalling a year off should we want it.... im curious to know what other parts of the world offer their new mums??
2007-01-08 02:16:17 · 7 answers · asked by Serry's mum 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
That sounds pretty good, here in the US new moms only get 6 weeks paid (normally)....some companys differ, but that's the standard, and dads can get 2 wks. I think it varies state to state and company to company, but that's general.
2007-01-08 02:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm dreading beginning my maternity leave here in Massachusetts, because I'm allowed 8 weeks UPAID. I have student loans and bills and the financial worry sure is putting a damper on my happy moments. I have relatives in France who have a much better deal. My aunt hasn't been working since having her 6 boys and the goverment aid she receives is much better than the monthly help our Welfare department gives poor, suffering citizens. No wonder so many people end up struggling...
2007-01-08 13:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by keonli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US law requires that under certain circumstances (time w/company, a certain number of hours worked and size of company) a person be allowed up to 12 weeks off to care for a new baby or adopted child. Anything more is up to the company.
2007-01-08 10:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for the federal government in the US and I get NOTHING. I can take up to a year off unpaid, and I can use my vacation or sick time, but they don't give me anything because I had the baby. It's quite a terrible way to treat mothers, actually.
2007-01-08 10:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the US depending on your Jobs policy and state, its about 6-12 weeks. In Florida, USA its 12 weeks 6 weeks partially paid. Fathers, it depends on the company.
2007-01-08 10:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by Tasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in australia and i was entitled to 12 months maternity leave but it wasnt paid!!!!!!! i dont think any jobs here have to pay for maternity leave but the job is garunteed when your ready to return within the 12 months.
2007-01-08 10:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the us they don't care, if your job won't give you time off w/ or w/pout pay all we get is welfare
2007-01-08 10:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by eb114 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋