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9. In civilized nations, there is government subsidized paid maternity leave

Mon Nov 3, 2014, 05:04 AM

Nov 2014

Russia: 78 weeks
Germany: 57 weeks
Canada: 50 weeks
Denmark: 50 weeks
France: 42 weeks
UK: 39 weeks
Australia: 18 weeks
China: 13 weeks
Mexico: 12 weeks
India: 12 weeks
Iran: 26 weeks
Saudi Arabia: 10 weeks
Iraq: 9 weeks

source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/this-is-what-paid-maternity-leave-looks-like-around-the-worl

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SCOTUS to decide if pregnant workers can be forced off the job. [View all] RandySF Nov 2014 OP

Considering corporations have more rights than people now... Initech Nov 2014 #1

Remember ALL life is sacred and the fetus needs to be protected Heather MC Nov 2014 #3

I'm sure the company will win base on religious freedom. safeinOhio Nov 2014 #6

In Switzerland LittleGirl Nov 2014 #4

That 1908 decision does not reflect the current state of the law. Jim Lane Nov 2014 #8

Every now and then I realize malaise Nov 2014 #7

In civilized nations, there is government subsidized paid maternity leave AZ Progressive Nov 2014 #9

Amazing! newfie11 Nov 2014 #10

Scalia and company Takket Nov 2014 #11