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Why Federally-Mandated Paid Maternity Leave Hurts Women

I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who didn’t have compassion for working moms. How they jump through hoops to keep a steady home life while still working is admirable, to say the least.

By Gina Florio4 min read
Why Federally-Mandated Maternity Leave Hurts Women

In fact, progressives have preyed on our overwhelming compassion for working moms, and one of their many demands is that the federal government mandate paid maternity leave across the country. Moms get to stay at home with their new baby while still making a decent salary, and their employer absolutely must provide it. It sounds great, doesn’t it?