Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
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Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
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Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#2That's very nice of them.
I recently received 12 weeks worth of unpaid parental leave.
Thanks company!
Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#3That's very nice of them. I recently received 12 weeks worth of unpaid parental leave. Thanks company!
That's the minimum required by law in USA FMLA
Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#4It’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?
Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#5A hugely successful company finally moving into the 21st century on worker rights. Belated congratulations I guess.
Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#6It’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?
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).
Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#7It’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?
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).
Germany offers a max of 14 months of „parental allowance“ for new parents. See https://handbookgermany.de/en/live/parental-benefits.html for example
Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
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).
Germany offers a max of 14 months of „parental allowance“ for new parents. See https://handbookgermany.de/en/live/parental-benefits.html for example
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.
Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#9It’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?
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).
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.
Re: Microsoft is giving parents 12 weeks’ paid parental leave
#10It’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?
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).
Sweden has 480 days of paid parental leave.