In Israel, Bill proposes allowing lesbian couples to split maternity leave

A new bill proposing allowing lesbian partners to split the maternity leave between them has been submitted to the Knesset’s approval.

The bill’s initiator, Knesset Member Dov Khenin (Hadash) explained that “women living together in a joint household should also be able to enjoy the benefit of splitting the maternity leave between them.” See Bill proposes allowing lesbian couples to split maternity leave Ynetnews

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