Prior to the emergence of Capability Management, the dominant theory explaining the existence and competitive position of firms, based on Ricardian economics, was the Resource-based view of the firm (RBVF).
No. Women here are not legally allowed to return to work until at least two weeks after birth, according to Mary Newburn, head of policy at the National Childbirth Trust. This is to protect their health.
Thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act your work life doesn't have to get in the way of your home life -- especially if that home includes a new baby. Under the FMLA, men can take time off work after the birth of a child just like women can. However, the FMLA doesn't cover everyone, and in some situations, your employer doesn't have to hold your job for you while you're gone.