The United States lags far behind all other developed nations in terms of time off from work for personal vacations, mandated holidays, and pa/maternity leave. The Center for American Progress outlines the work/family (im)balance problems in the US today.
1. The average paid parental leave is over 12 weeks in most developed countries, and over 20 in Europe.
2. The average paid vacation is double the US in all developed nations but Canada.
3. Finally, the US does not have a mandated annual leave policy that ensure that workers can take at least one break per year without fear of reprisal.