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Parental leave facts for kids

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Demonstration for parental leave in the European Parliament.

Parental leave or family leave is an employee benefit available in almost all countries that provides paid time off work to care for a child or make arrangements for the child's welfare. The terms "parental leave" and "family leave" include maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Often, the minimum benefits are stipulated by law.

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  • Mom and boy

    Mother and son spend time together

  • Girl-1641215 1920

    Father spending time with daughter

  • "WORKING MOTHERS - YOUR SCHOOLS CAN HELP" - NARA - 516193

    Family policy during World War II when women were recruited into the workplace

  • Gender equality symbol (clipart)

    Symbol for gender equality

  • Paid parental leave picnic (7174336376)

    Mother spending time with her child

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Permiso por paternidad para niños

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