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More than 80% of Women in this Industry Say They Are Pressured to Return to Their Jobs While on Maternity Leave

"Once the team gets used to working without you, will they decide they no longer need you?”

Stressed mom with baby.

Only a third feel like their leave is "completely sufficient."

Photo: iStock

As more and more companies announce plans to expand their policies, the tech offers new moms 26 weeks of paid leave. Google offers moms up to 22 weeks. Facebook offers 16 weeks to both moms dads.

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