Soapbox It’s been a wild 15 years of paid parental leave. We must protect what’s been achieved Looking back at paid parental leave reminds us that lasting progress depends on protecting reforms through political change.
Ed's Blog Australia just hit the six-month paid parental leave milestone. We’re not going back Australia’s paid parental leave system is far from perfect and has considerable room for improvement. But it’s taken a lot to get to this point.
Soapbox Hints at rolling back paid parental leave must be quashed Paid parental leave gives families security during a critical time, and women should not lose that support.
Ed's Blog EY takes a step backwards on paid parental leave with penalties for staff who resign within one year of returning Typically, large Australian employers announce enhancements to their paid parental leave policies. EY just unveiled a penalty for staff who resign.
News & Views Don’t lecture me about morality Joyce and co: I’m a mother, not a loophole Women deserve respect, not regulation, because pregnancy, loss and parenthood are about survival, compassion and trust, not exploitation.
News & Views Spain offers 17 weeks of paid parental leave to new parents Parents in Spain are entitled to 17 weeks paid parental leave, after the government approved a new measure to help enhance gender equality.
News & Views Fathers still portrayed as secondary caregivers in Australia’s paid parental leave scheme Fathers are often portrayed as optional or secondary caregivers in language surrounding Paid Parental Leave, according to new research.
News & Views Parents to receive super on paid parental leave from July 1 From July 1, parents taking paid parental leave will also receive superannuation payments, a move that will help reduce the gender super gap.
News & Views From DMs to a dining table: What I know about a PM who’s serious about universal early childhood education and care During the election, when asked about his legacy, the Prime Minister didn’t hesitate: universal, affordable early childhood education and care.
Ed's Blog ASX listed with thousands of team members. But this company has no paid parental leave This mining giant Macmahon “recognises” the benefits of team members and “seeks to have an inclusive workplace environment. And yet?
Business Architecture studio TURNER introduces 18 weeks of paid parental leave Architecture and design studio, TURNER, has introduced a gender equal paid parental leave policy, within a male-dominated industry.
News & Views Fathers are still running into major obstacles accessing paid parental leave. Here’s why There are still barriers that are preventing fathers from taking up paid parental leave, even with progressive changes to legislation that was set to improve men’s access.
