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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:00 AM

Getting serious about paternity leave

A new British plan allows mums and dads to split parental leave. Will the U.S. ever follow suit?
Judy Berman

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  • Tuesday, September 15, 2009 09:44 AM

    "Socialism" strikes again.

    Actually Techservlib, in Canada you get 52 weeks of leave per couple, of which the father can claim up to 35 weeks. I just came back to work after having 4 weeks at home with my new baby, and am so grateful I was able to.

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