When news broke that Ivanka Trump's clothing line doesn't offer workers paid maternity leave, some were surprised. Experts say offering paid maternity leave can actually boost economic growth. "Countries can either work with half of their workforce or compete with their full workforce, which requires paid maternity leave." Because current U.S. policy doesn't mandate paid maternity leave, many women feel they have to choose between working and raising a family. More governments are starting to either offer paid maternal leave or increase it; at least 190 countries mandate some type of paid leave for mothers of infants.

Source: Washington Post August 13, 2016 09:00 UTC