Notices by Betsy Bee (betsybeeee@toot.community), page 9

As usual at this point in the cycle, 90% of Mastodon content is a navel-gazing circle jerk (this thread included) but that will settle.

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@fu @Radical_EgoCom Isn't the point that those with the least power end up with the worst deal? The idea of going back to work 6 weeks after giving birth is shocking. In the UK, the minimal allowance by law enables mothers to take up to 12 months per baby, 9 months of which is paid. Many workplaces have better arrangements for mothers but those are not of interest here.

@fu @Radical_EgoCom It's 6 weeks unpaid medical leave, isn't it? I guess it's more than 0 but viewed from the UK I find it jaw dropping and cruel. Compared to the 12 months maternity leave I had, it does feel like no time off.

@fu @Radical_EgoCom Wow six whole weeks?

@fu @Radical_EgoCom Are 6 week old infants able to take care of themselves or is childcare free over there? What am I missing?