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Early Childhood Support in the Workplace Quiz

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1: What is the average amount of paid parental leave offered by businesses in the United States?
a) 2 weeks
b) 6 weeks
c) 12 weeks
d) The U.S. does not have a federally mandated minimum

2: What percentage of businesses in the U.S. offer on-site child care as a benefit?
a) Less than 10%
b) About 25%
c) Nearly 50%
d) Over 75%

3: Which of these is a common workplace policy designed to support parents of young children?
a) Unlimited vacation days
b) Flexible work hours and remote work options
c) Free lunch Fridays
d) Paid sabbaticals every year

4: True or False: Businesses that provide child care benefits to employees can qualify for federal tax credits.
a) True
b) False

5: For a family with two working parents, what percentage of their household income is typically spent on child care?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 20%
d) 35%

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Answers

d) The U.S. does not have a federally mandated minimum
a) Less than 10%
b) Flexible work hours and remote work options
a) True
c) 20%

Sources

1. What is the average amount of paid parental leave offered by businesses in the United States?

Source: The United States is one of the few countries without a federally mandated paid parental leave policy. Some businesses offer paid leave, but the amount varies significantly, and unpaid leave is available under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for eligible employees. U.S. Department of Labor - FMLA https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla

2. What percentage of businesses in the U.S. offer on-site child care as a benefit?

Source: According to reports by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Child Care Aware of America, less than 10% of employers in the U.S. offer on-site child care, as it is often seen as too costly to implement. Child Care Aware of America - Employer-Supported Child Care https://www.childcareaware.org/

3. Which of these is a common workplace policy designed to support parents of young children?

Source: Flexible work policies, including remote work and adjustable hours, are among the most common benefits businesses offer to help parents balance work and family life. Research from Boston College Center for Work & Family highlights this as a growing trend, especially post-pandemic. Boston College Center for Work & Family https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/sites/center-for-work-family.html

4. True or False: Businesses that provide child care benefits to employees can qualify for federal tax credits.

Source: Under the Employer-Provided Child Care Tax Credit (Section 45F of the IRS Code), businesses can receive tax credits for offering child care benefits, including on-site care or subsidies for employees. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Employer-Provided Child Care Tax Credit https://www.irs.gov/

5. What percentage of household income is typically spent on child care?

Source: According to the Economic Policy Institute, families with two working parents often spend an average of 20% of their income on child care, with the percentage being even higher in some states or for families with lower incomes. Economic Policy Institute - Cost of Child Care https://www.epi.org/

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