[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Jedi Ninja

They also receive no paid maternity leave of any kind, and are only entitled to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave. This is actually worse than most third world countries:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ma...aveAmerica.png

Huh?

Are you saying Americans don't get maternity leave? That's simply not true.

Many, many companies provide for that.....and in fact, the Family Medical Leave Act protects you from reprisal for taking this time.