Which of the Following Statements Is True About Parental Leave

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about parental leave benefits for workers in countries other than the United States?

• A)Most European countries, like the U.S., require a guaranteed unpaid leave.
• B)In France, Austria, and Finland, paid parental leave begins 3 months before childbirth.
• C)French working mothers are entitled to an additional paid leave until their children reach 2 years of age.
• D)Paid parental leave extends to 10 weeks after birth in France, 8 weeks in Austria, and almost 1 year in Finland.

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Definitions:

Contraception Method

Various techniques and devices used to prevent pregnancy, including hormonal pills, barriers like condoms, intrauterine devices, and surgical procedures.

Vasectomy

A surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception.

Tubal Ligation

A surgical procedure used for sterilization in which a woman's fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked, or severed and sealed, to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization.

Oral Contraceptives

A method of birth control in pill form that is taken orally to prevent pregnancy, typically by altering hormone levels to prevent ovulation.