As with other family leave laws, numerous developed countries have extended laws regarding paternity leave. Of the one hundred and sixty-nine countries that offer some form of paid parental leave, only sixty-six of them had specific laws given paid paternity leave as well. Paid paternity leave varies quite a bit in terms of length, paid amount, and extent used from country to country. The leading country based on all three of these elements is Sweden. Sweden only offers paid paternity leave for ten days, but it is common for Swedish fathers to use parental leave that is given for both parents Government agencies in Sweden worked hard to create a society that promotes gender equality in the workforce. These are the leading reasons that close to 90% of Swedish fathers use their paternity leave. Although there are various countries that offer substantial benefits for new fathers, not all countries are as progressive. Much like laws within the United States, Japan has no formal paternity law. In addition, Japanese fathers are less likely to take any of the parental leave. Whether or not the differences between countries like Japan and Sweden is because of a lack of societal need or legislature remains to be
As with other family leave laws, numerous developed countries have extended laws regarding paternity leave. Of the one hundred and sixty-nine countries that offer some form of paid parental leave, only sixty-six of them had specific laws given paid paternity leave as well. Paid paternity leave varies quite a bit in terms of length, paid amount, and extent used from country to country. The leading country based on all three of these elements is Sweden. Sweden only offers paid paternity leave for ten days, but it is common for Swedish fathers to use parental leave that is given for both parents Government agencies in Sweden worked hard to create a society that promotes gender equality in the workforce. These are the leading reasons that close to 90% of Swedish fathers use their paternity leave. Although there are various countries that offer substantial benefits for new fathers, not all countries are as progressive. Much like laws within the United States, Japan has no formal paternity law. In addition, Japanese fathers are less likely to take any of the parental leave. Whether or not the differences between countries like Japan and Sweden is because of a lack of societal need or legislature remains to be