America's lack of guaranteed Parental Leave is already a shameful situation for such rich and developed country; it doesn't even compare to anything out there where every OECD country has such protections. [0]
But I believe the tide is turning, and companies that embrace this human right will be rewarded with higher quality employees. As entrepreneurs and leaders ourselves, we have the opportunity to set the culture we want. So I must congratulate and highlight how one YC startup, AeroFS, is standing up and making a difference:
"..AeroFS employees of any gender are eligible for:
10 weeks leave, paid at 100% of salary,
8 weeks additional leave, paid at 50% of salary, and
*10 weeks additional unpaid leave—or more, if approved
.." [1]
But I believe the tide is turning, and companies that embrace this human right will be rewarded with higher quality employees. As entrepreneurs and leaders ourselves, we have the opportunity to set the culture we want. So I must congratulate and highlight how one YC startup, AeroFS, is standing up and making a difference:
"..AeroFS employees of any gender are eligible for: 10 weeks leave, paid at 100% of salary, 8 weeks additional leave, paid at 50% of salary, and *10 weeks additional unpaid leave—or more, if approved .." [1]
[0] http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/12/12/among-38-nat... [1] https://www.aerofs.com/blog/parental-leave-at-aerofs/