By The Numbers: Maternity leave
By The Numbers: Maternity leave

Jane Pauley presents a Mother’s Day look at the data on maternity leave, including how the United States stacks up to other developed countries with regards to guaranteed paid maternity leave for new mothers.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's accuracy is mixed, as it presents data on maternity leave, particularly comparing the US to other developed countries. While the general premise is verifiable, the specific data points presented in the CBS News video are not directly verifiable with the provided sources. The article exhibits moderate bias by focusing on the US's shortcomings in providing guaranteed paid maternity leave compared to other developed nations, potentially omitting other factors or perspectives.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** The article discusses data on maternity leave and compares the US to other developed countries regarding guaranteed paid maternity leave.
- Verification Source #2: Mentions trends in maternity leave.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
- Verification Source #4: Mentions Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance.
- Verification Source #5: Mentions Maternity Leave FAQ.
- Analysis: The provided sources generally support the topic of maternity leave and related programs, but they do not provide specific data to verify the claims made in the CBS News video about the US compared to other countries. The sources confirm the existence of leave programs and related information, but do not offer comparative data.
- Claim:** The US "stacks up" poorly compared to other developed countries.
- Analysis: This claim is not directly verifiable with the provided sources. While the sources discuss leave programs, they do not offer a comparative analysis of the US versus other developed countries. This statement implies a negative comparison, which introduces a potential bias.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #2: Supports the general topic of maternity leave trends.
- Verification Source #3: Supports the existence of paid family and medical leave programs.
- Verification Source #4: Supports the existence of temporary disability and family leave insurance.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the existence of maternity leave FAQs.
- Lack of Coverage: None of the provided sources offer specific data comparing the US to other developed countries regarding guaranteed paid maternity leave, nor do they provide the specific data points likely presented in the CBS News video. Therefore, the accuracy of the specific data presented in the video cannot be verified with the provided sources.