Employers' worries that paid maternal leave at the time of the child's birth will create unemployment and decrease American competitiveness are found to be justified by international data.

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International data shows that countries with generous paid maternal leave policies actually have higher workforce participation rates for women and lower rates of discriminatory hiring practices. Additionally, companies in these countries report higher levels of productivity and employee satisfaction. Therefore, paid maternal leave policies can actually increase competitiveness and employment opportunities.

Employers' Worries That Paid Maternal Leave at the Time of the Child's