Maternity leave : policy and practice.: policy and practice. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Authors: (Associate professor), Gordon, Victoria; Rauhaus, Beth M, 1984-
• Contents: List of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgments The Authors Chapter 1 Introduction: What Have We Done to Our Daughters? Maternity Leave—An Unresolved Conversation? Are Maternity Leave Expectations and Realities Mismatched? References Chapter 2 Work–Life Balance Defining and Refining Work–Life Balance The Benefits to Organizations with Work–Life Balance Policies Work–Life Balance Employee Benefits for a Diverse Workforce References Chapter 3 Background: Understanding the Legislative Intent and Symbolism of Public Policies In the Beginning: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act The Tax Code and Child Care and Child Tax Credits The Promises and Problems of the Family and Medical Leave Act The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act The Economic, Social, and Symbolic Implications of Maternity Leave Policies Appendix References Chapter 4 The Evolution and Devolution of Maternity Leave as an Employee Benefit Trends in Birthrates, Fertility Rates, Employment Patterns, and Use of Maternity Leave Benefits Types of Maternity Leave Taken—Paid and Unpaid Types of Paternity and Parental Leave Policies Examples of Maternity Leave Policies Antenatal Leave and Short-Term Disability Leave No Leave and Permanent Exit from the Workplace References Chapter 5 Women’s Health Care and the Workplace Health Insurance for Women of Childbearing Age Fertility Issues Intended and Unintended Pregnancies Pregnancy and Work Pregnancy and Factors Impacting Infant Mortality Delivery, Maternal Mortality, and Morbidity Maternity Leave and Infant Mortality Mother’s Return to Work and Breast-Feeding Well-Baby Doctor Visits Postpartum Issues Optimal Length of Maternity Leave The Baby’s Perspective The Need for a Holistic Approach to Women’s Health References Chapter 6 Research Approach The Methodology: Why Qualitative Research? Analysis of the Interviews Study Limitations The Participants: Who Are These Women? Description of the In-Depth Interview Questions References Chapter 7 The Interviews: Profiles of Women and Their Perceptions and Experiences Employees of Public Universities Employees of Private Universities Employees of the Pharmaceutical Industry References Chapter 8 The Themes: How Women Cope with the Myths and Realities of Maternity Leave Inconsistencies in Administration of Maternity Leave Policies It Is All in the Timing Transition Back to Work Child Care Breast-Feeding, Pumping, and the Workplace Unmet Needs and Professional Concerns Chapter 9 The Other Voices Students Who Are Mothers: Is It Better to Have Children at a Younger Age? Fathers Who Utilized Paternity Leave Challenges Faced by Same-Sex Couples Who Decide to Become Parents Women Who Decided Not to Have Children Unsupportive Versus Supportive Colleagues—The Stereotypes and Biases Administrative Views—Rules Versus Discretion Appendix References Chapter 10 An International Comparison—The Other Kingdoms What Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Parental Leave Benefits Are Offered in Other Countries? Why Is the United States Lagging behind Other Countries in Providing Maternity Leave Benefits? References Chapter 11 Progress: Baby Steps Federal Maternity Leave Policy State Maternity Leave Policies Paid Leave in the States Unpaid and Partially Paid Leave in the States Local Government Maternity Leave Policies Private Sector Maternity Leave Policies and Best Practices References Chapter 12 Conclusion: Can the Fairy Tale Be Realized or Should It Be Rewritten? What Are the Obstacles to a Happy Ending for Our Daughters? What Can We Reasonably Expect to Change within Our Organizations? What Is Best for Society? Restoring the Fairy Tale Appendix References Index
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 331.257630852; Maternity leave; Maternity leave -- Government policy; Maternity leave -- Law and legislation; Maternity leave -- Social aspects
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000740875; 9781000740615; 9781000740745; 9780429298325
• Related ISBNs: 9780367180409; 9780367180416
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