Childbirth is an exciting time. After nine long months of anticipation, the excitement in the air on the day of a birth is indescribable. Unfortunately, this excitement may be dashed once the lucky family receives their hospital bills from the delivery of their child. As today’s infographic shows, these hospital bills can be pretty large.
How American Companies Handle Parental Leave
The United States, compared to the world’s other top economic powers, does not have a great reputation when it comes to social care, or to work-life balance. So it’s safe to say that when these two questions come together–specifically, in the issue of paid parental leave–America does not lead the rest of the world. Still, it’s important to look at the data: just how much maternity and paternity leave do American companies offer?