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Their policy is quite generous. Not only does it also apply to men, but they'll also chip in for parents wanting to adopt:

> And employees who wish to have a child will receive up to $35,000 for adoption or surrogacy for up to two children.

Congrats to AMEX employees!

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It's not generous, it's normal for a first world nation, and has been for about 15 years now.

It's the US that is really, really lagging behind here. And with many corporations multi-national, Americans should really be asking themselves why that is.

It's generous in that it's in no way required of them and is way beyond what all but a handful of companies in the US provide.

The US is special in having social benefits that are so poor that Companies has to provide this.

I get 240 days with varying amounts of pay but it's tax money - my employer doesn't pay this. Same if my kid is sick, or am. Tax money, not my employer ensures I get that paid.

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