Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave

Re:Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave by ornornor on Saturday April 11, 2020 @01:18AM (#22839774)

It’s generous considering what’s normal in the US, but a lot of developed countries offer 12–24 months by law. A baby is lot of work, what can you achieve in 1–3 months leave?

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Re:Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave by corrys on Saturday April 11, 2020 @01:56AM (#22839894)

Microsoft is extending parental leave, not maternity/paternity leave. There is no country in the world that offers 12-24 months of a paid parental leave (in addition to the initial maternity/paternity leave).

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Re:Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave by tobilg on Saturday April 11, 2020 @02:28AM (#22839999)

Germany offers a max of 14 months of „parental allowance“ for new parents. See https://handbookgermany.de/en/live/parental-benefits.html for example

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Re:Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave by deusex_ on Saturday April 11, 2020 @02:37AM (#22840024)

And even longer up to 3y if you are part time (Elterngeld Plus). Keeps you connected to your job but allows you to raise your kids.

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Re:Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave by deusex_ on Saturday April 11, 2020 @02:38AM (#22840030)

Czechia gives you options from 1-3y (fixed total cash amount, let's you choose speed). And employer must keep a job for you when you come back.

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Re:Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave by hedwall on Saturday April 11, 2020 @04:11AM (#22840363)

Sweden has 480 days of paid parental leave.

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