Maternity Leave
/ˈmæ.tər.nɪ.ti liːv/
Definitions
- (n.) A period of authorized leave from work granted to a mother before and after childbirth, often protected by employment law.
She took maternity leave to care for her newborn baby.
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Maternity leave provisions vary by jurisdiction, often balancing employee rights with employer policies.
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