Maternity leave is time off from work granted by employers to expectant or new mothers during the months immediately before and after childbirth.
Imagine if you bought a new puppy and your boss gave you time off to help the puppy adjust to its new home. That's like maternity leave, but for human babies.
Paternity Leave: This is time off from work granted by employers to expectant or new fathers during the months immediately before and after childbirth.
Family Leave: A broader term that includes maternity and paternity leave, as well as leave to care for sick family members or for bereavement.
Work-Life Balance: The balance that an individual needs between time allocated for work and other aspects of life such as personal interests, family, social or leisure activities.
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