General Knowledge
Define "Paternity Leave".
What is period of time a father can take off from work following birth or adoption of a child.
According to Tulane University Law School, access to paid leave enables new parents to avoid need for government assistance to help make ends meet. State the benefit.
What is increasing number of companies allowing paternity leave to attract top talent.
This is a consequence of partial or unpaid leave.
What is leadership needs to set standard for established paternity leave guidelines.
Some work cultures negatively encourage fathers from taking paternity leave leading to this.
What is lack of morale.
Federal law guaranteeing parental leave in the U.S., offering up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
What is Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
According to Department of Labor, this long-standing cultural norm about gender shifts when fathers take more leave.
What is gender equality and balance in work and household responsibilities.
State implication of lack of transparency regarding paternity leave.
What is negative impact to career trajectory or growth opportunity.
This is a consequence of unpaid paternal leave.
What is perception that men are not breadwinners.
Though taking paternity leave is common in other countries, this percentage of American fathers took two or more weeks of paid leave off after welcoming a new baby in 2023.
What is less than 5 percent.
This is a positive outcome on a child when a father is at home.
What is improved cognitive mental health and fewer behavioral problems for the child.
Many companies are supportive of paternity leave, but not culturally. Name an impact for fathers taking paternity leave.
What is new fathers regret they didn't have more time with new baby or become more of a role model because they couldn't take time off without penalty.
True or False. This is a misconception that fathers are not doing anything when on paternity leave.
What is TRUE.
Effective January 2, 2019, Maryland Judiciary implemented Parental Leave Program. State number of days allowable for parent(s) of child(ren) to take paid leave in MD.
What is 60 days of paid leave to bond and care for child after birth or adoption.
Name a benefit of paternity leave.
What is developing stronger bonds with children, improving family dynamics and contributing more actively to childcare.
This leads to additional debt due to financial hardship and burden. State the impact.
What is increased expenses while attending to newborn child.
There is perception that fathers use paternity leave as "vacation". State the stigma behind this perception.
What is a "misconception".
According to Department of Labor, this act makes parental leave available to Federal employees covered under Title 5 following connection with qualifying birth of child or placement of child with an employee for adoption or foster care.
What is Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (FEPLA).
According to Harvard Business Review, this has a positive impact for the father.
What are brain changes that help fathers adapt to fatherhood.
Research demonstrates paternity leave provides lasting benefits, but also leads to conflict between parents. List some conflicts when father does not take paternity leave.
What is uneven distribution of childcare responsibilities and strain on relationship between parents.
True or False. Men want paternity leave.
What is TRUE.