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UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Gender pay gap won't close until 2056 at current pace, warns TUC

At current rates, the UK's average gender pay gap of 12.8% would not close until 2056, leaving women substantially worse off.
#motherhood-penalty
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Parenting

One of the most generous welfare states in the world is no match for the 'motherhood penalty' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Parenting

One of the most generous welfare states in the world is no match for the 'motherhood penalty' | Fortune

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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

How bad is maternal health in Europe, and how can we fix it?

High levels of maternal mental ill health, widespread work-life balance strain and career penalties affect mothers across the UK and mainland Europe.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

On 100k and feeling hard-done-by? It seems absurd but a cold truth lies beneath | Jason Okundaye

High-earning urban professionals face tax, childcare, and student-loan thresholds that reduce net gains from higher pay, discouraging promotions and extra work, particularly in London.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Why universal afterschool programming is necessary for K-12 students

At the same time, children's development and families' needs do not end when the bell rings or when they enter kindergarten; continuous afterschool programming from early childhood through adolescence is critical. To fully realize the goals of universal childcaresupport working families, advance educational equity, and strengthen the economyNew York City must extend this vision to K12 students and make universal afterschool programming a core part of the solution.
New York City
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Our Preschool Wants Us to Sign a Ridiculous Document. It's Basically a $5,000 IOU.

A preschool's mandatory babysitting agreement imposes steep fees and noncompete-style restrictions on families related to staff off-hours babysitting, raising enforceability questions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Why should you be Labour's next deputy leader? Guardian readers quiz the candidates

Labour policy focus centers on reducing child poverty and economic inequality through expanded childcare, free school meals, removing the two-child cap, and investment in public services.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Family
4 months ago

Antonio Reynoso Celebrates Hispanic Pride Through Serving Brooklyn - New York Family

Antonio Reynoso champions Hispanic pride while advancing affordability, childcare expansion, and safe community spaces for Brooklyn working-class families.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Nursery cuts 'will force families out of Hackney'

"To know when the kids turn three there should be a significant decrease and there will be an increase, we feel a little bit betrayed."
NYC parents
Parenting
fromFatherly
8 months ago

Fatherly Testified to the House About Paid Leave. Here's Why

Federal family and medical leave is crucial for enhancing the role of fathers and supporting families effectively.
Parenting
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Trump's proposed $5000 baby bonus isn't much of a Mother's Day present

Trump's proposed baby bonus may not fundamentally support new parents as it offers a one-time payment rather than a comprehensive solution.
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