parental leave

When Melanie Evans was appointed CEO of ING in late 2020, she decided to banish the terms “primary” and “secondary” carer from the bank’s lexicon.

The pandemic is forcing a broader reckoning of public policy and workplace practices that impact parent’s ability to work and care.

Brisbane City Council has come under fire for barring a request from Kara Cook, to participate in meetings remotely after giving birth.

Californian lawmaker Buffy Wicks had given birth to her immunocompromised daughter recently, and had applied to vote remotely. The request was denied.

Modest changes to Australia’s paid parental provision can help address the gender gap in unpaid and paid work between mothers and fathers

Annabel Crabb presented at the Australian HR Institute’s IWD breakfast with humour, sharp analysis & an abundance of facts about men at work.

Implementing mandatory super payments during paid parental leave is “one of several things” that need fixing in Australia’s parental leave structure.

When Renee Hancock’s husband applied for parental leave, the response from HR was that the company’s policy was for women.

PEXA has launched policies to support families, including six-months paid parental leave & up to $1000 in childcare assistance per month.

“Any woman, especially when they’re pregnant, you’re really vulnerable, & so that was made really challenging,” Meghan Markle told ITV.

In collaboration with the Australian Cricketers’ Association, Cricket Australia has introduced a leading parental leave policy for professional cricketers.

Parental leave policies that encourage fathers to take leave and engage at home are guaranteed to positively impact gender equality at both home and at work.