Yes, work rights wise Europe is much better.
Full stop.
It's not anti American sentiment, it is what it is.
Do you a right to paid sick leave?
I mean, by the law?
No, you don't, it is worse.
Do you have the right to holidays?
I mean, by the law?
No, you don't, it's worse.
Do you have the right to a proper maternity leave?
I mean, by the law?
Almost, but not really.
WHO reccommends at least 16 weeks, you have 12.
In Italy we have - mandatory, 100% salary - 2 months before childbirth, and 3 months after.
But it could be extended if the doctors say so.
If the mother want, and doctors agree, she can take less time and that time can be used by the father.
This is by the law, nationwide.
Doctors BTW are free and prepaid by taxes, so any woman has free support before, during and after the delivery.
Even if she has no money.
So yes, USA is worse.