Axios2 months agoLawWhy a big law firm is rolling back parental leaveEmployers offer parental leave for recruitment/retention, not altruism. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 months agoLondonMaking female London Underground driver work Saturdays is not sex discrimination tribunalExpecting a female London Underground driver to work on a Saturday was not considered sex discrimination. Flexibility in shift patterns was impacted by company's service quality concerns and individual circumstances were not prioritized. [ more ]
BBC News4 months agoUK politicsParental leave bill for bereaved passes first stage in CommonsProposed law would guarantee immediate parental leave for parents whose partner dies in childbirth Current law requires 26 weeks of work and three months' notice to qualify for parental leave [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 months agoLondonMaking female London Underground driver work Saturdays is not sex discrimination tribunalExpecting a female London Underground driver to work on a Saturday was not considered sex discrimination. Flexibility in shift patterns was impacted by company's service quality concerns and individual circumstances were not prioritized. [ more ]
BBC News4 months agoUK politicsParental leave bill for bereaved passes first stage in CommonsProposed law would guarantee immediate parental leave for parents whose partner dies in childbirth Current law requires 26 weeks of work and three months' notice to qualify for parental leave [ more ]
Nature2 months agoData science'Maybe I was never meant to be in science': how imposter syndrome seizes scientist mothersWomen in Latin America face challenges balancing family and career in academia. Penalization of women for having children impacts their career progression. [ more ]
The Walrus2 months agoParentingParental Leave Is Broken | The WalrusExpectations on working parents Disparities in parental leave uptake [ more ]
Phys6 months agoRemote teamsImproved employment policies can encourage fathers to be more involved at homeRemote work during the pandemic has led to increased involvement of Canadian fathers in household work and childcare. Access to policies like parental leave and remote work is limited, hindering their potential for promoting gender equality in caregiving. [ more ]
Nature2 months agoData science'Maybe I was never meant to be in science': how imposter syndrome seizes scientist mothersWomen in Latin America face challenges balancing family and career in academia. Penalization of women for having children impacts their career progression. [ more ]
The Walrus2 months agoParentingParental Leave Is Broken | The WalrusExpectations on working parents Disparities in parental leave uptake [ more ]
Phys6 months agoRemote teamsImproved employment policies can encourage fathers to be more involved at homeRemote work during the pandemic has led to increased involvement of Canadian fathers in household work and childcare. Access to policies like parental leave and remote work is limited, hindering their potential for promoting gender equality in caregiving. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsCall to end motherhood penalty' as women report slower careersOver a quarter of working mothers believe their career progression slowed after parental leave. Most parents face challenges upon returning to work, with a higher percentage of mothers compared to fathers. [ more ]
Above the Law3 months agoLawMajor Biglaw Firm Slashes Parental LeaveDLA Piper reduces parental leave by six weeks, going against the trend of expanding Biglaw parental leave policies. This decision negatively impacts adoptive parents, foster parents, fathers, and birthing parents at the firm. [ more ]
POLITICO4 months agoNYC politicsNYC gives raises, extends parental, family leave to retain city workersThe majority of New York City's workforce is unionized and receives paid family and parental leave through collective bargaining. Non-union workers will receive a 15.25% salary increase over five years, along with a $3,000 lump sum payment. [ more ]
Boston.com4 months agoEducationNewton teacher strike cancels fourth school day as negotiations show little progressThe Newton teacher strike will continue into Wednesday, with no progress in negotiations. The union is fighting for demands including better parental leave and full-time social workers at every school. [ more ]
The Conversation6 months agoRemote teamsImproved employment policies can encourage fathers to be more involved at homeRemote work during the pandemic has led to increased involvement of Canadian fathers in household work and childcare. Access to policies like parental leave and remote work is limited, hindering their potential to promote gender equity in caregiving. [ more ]
Entrepreneur3 days agoRemote teamsYou Don't Have to Give Up Your Career Ambitions For Your Personal Life. Here's How to Balance Them. | EntrepreneurEstablishing clear work-life boundaries is crucial for entrepreneurs to enhance job performance and company success. [ more ]