parental leave
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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She includes a list of general policy prescriptions for politicians, such as paid child care and expanded parental leave, but lets the chief executives off easy by comparison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
A company usually has several months in which to plan ahead for a birth or an adoption, and there’s a relatively defined period during which employees might take parental leave.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Chy thinks that mothers don't get enough support and that the cost of childcare and the current parental leave system make it "harder for women to live life outside of just being a mum".
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Compared with Europe, the United States offers fewer programs such as cash assistance for families with children, income support during parental leave, and subsidized childcare.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026
While Wyatt-Hodge took her parental leave, debate bubbled about who would be England's openers when the big time came in this tournament.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
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