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[โ€“] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

How many states actually provide paid leave?

[โ€“] Roopappy@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Looks like 10. California, Washington, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maryland, New York, Delaware, Jersey, Illinois.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/paid-maternity-leave-by-state

Certainly not "most states", so you're right to be skeptical.