August in Paris: When the City Empties Out, Locals Left Behind Rejoice

With many away for long vacations, the capital is transformed into a sleepy, roomy, more friendly place.

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Single Parents Should Get as Much Paid Leave as Couples, Spanish Court Rules

The decision follows a constitutional court ruling that barred discrimination against babies born into single-parent families.

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The States Restricting Guns and Legalizing Marijuana in the New Year

Other state laws going into effect in 2025 will boost wages, restrict social media for children and make insulin cheaper.

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Five Laws Going Into Effect for New York in 2025

Changes are coming to paid family leave, insulin costs, restaurant reservations, gym membership cancellations and protections for fashion industry workers.

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Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers

A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, in now in effect in the European country.

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