Facts That Inform and Inspire
Source:
U.S. Census Bureau
Additional Information:
Eight percent of these women were employed but on leave, 2 percent were unemployed, and 29 percent were not in the labor force.
Reference:
For more information, read the U.S. Census Bureau analysis,
"Are Women Really Opting Out of Work After They Have Babies?"
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