Maternity leave policy and practice
This book examines contemporary maternity leave. It covers the historical and current public policies and their legislative intent, the parameters of maternity leave as a public health issue, and types of leave offered as employee benefits. The book also offers an illuminating perspective on how the...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press/Taylor & Francis
2013.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009633563706719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- What have we done to our daughters?
- Background : understanding the legislative intent and symbolism of public policies
- The evolution and devolution of maternity leave as an employee benefit
- Women's health care and the workplace
- Research approach
- The interviews : profiles of women and their perceptions and experiences
- The themes : how women cope with the myths and realities of maternity leave
- Inconsistencies in administration of maternity leave policies
- The other voices
- An international comparison the other kingdoms
- Can the fairy tale be realized or should it be rewritten?.
