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.
Although the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) covers time taken off due to pregnancy, California's Family Rights Act does not. For California employees, this creates a right to more time off.