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Maine Opens Applications for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

The solvent fund clears the way for benefits to start May 1.

Georgia Senate Approves Time-Zone Shift to End Clock Changes

Lionel Jospin, Former French Prime Minister and Architect of the 35-Hour Week, Dies at 88

Ohio Jury Awards $22.5 Million Against TQL in Newborn's Wrongful-Death Case

Construction Workers Plan Westminster Condom Stunt to Press for Paternity Leave for the Self-Employed

San Francisco Couple’s $250,000 ‘50-50’ Plan on Money and Chores Goes Viral

Brazil Weighs Faster Route to End 6x1 Workweek as Planalto Prepares Urgent Bill

Bengaluru Mother’s ₹46,000 Nanny Spend Puts Urban Childcare Costs in the Spotlight

Deutsche Bank CEO Urges Longer Working Lives and Review of Dismissal Protections

Germany’s Economy Minister Pushes to Accelerate Tax Cuts, With Talks Underway With SPD

‘Maybrit Illner’ Debates ‘Work More — Save Prosperity?’ on Feb. 5

Mexico's 40-Hour Workweek Reform Heads to Senate Panel Vote Tuesday

Sleep Experts Reject 5 A.M. Formula as Biologically Unsound

Panama Supreme Court Nullifies Hong Kong-Linked Port Contracts at Canal

Berlin Pushes Weekly Work-Hour Cap Plan, Unions Threaten Strikes

Travel Executive Urges Four-Week UK Summer Break With Longer May and October Holidays

France’s Paternity Leave Is Widely Used, New Study Finds, but Gaps Endure

German Housing Minister Verena Hubertz Announces Birth of Son

Chancellor Merz Uses Dortmund Award Speech to Warn of 'Deep Upheaval'

Merz Admits Communication Failures, Vows Clearer Messaging at Business New Year Event