AustraliaFamily and Matrimonial The Federal Government has amended its Paid Parental Leave ("PPL") scheme so as to provide wider and more flexible options to families seeking access to PPL. The changes aim to introduce key aspects of the Government's Women's Economic Security Package ...
Five main themes are covered: mothers' employment status prior to the birth of a child; mothers' use and experiences of maternity leave and related policies, including reasons for using/not using leave provision...
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The research on paid parental leave is robust—having at least 12 weeks of paid leave is beneficial for parent employees, their families, and employers. Mothers who don’t have access to leave face financial strain and are more likely to leave the workforce (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)...
Paid time off for new parents also positively affects infant development. A study was conducted forEconomic Recordwhich analyzed paid parental leave and child health in Australia. Mandatory, government funded paid leave had a direct correlation to fewer health problems in young children. These results...
Following this we briefly consider the impact of the Family Provisions Test Case which occurred in the interregnum between the announced changes and the enactment of the amendments. In conclusion, we speculate about the need for a new parental leave paradigm in Australia and prospects for improving...
Keywords: parental leave policies; maternity leave; welfare regimes; Australia; the UK; fathers Este documento evalúa las políticas de permiso parental en seis países anglófonos (Anglofonía – Australia, Canadá, Irlanda, Nueva Zelanda, el Reino Unido y los Estados Unidos de América) para ...
Parental leave is an employee benefit that entitles parents to take extended time off work to enjoy adjusting to home life with their new child. It's common for many parents to experience a range of emotions when it comes time to return to work. Having an awareness of some practical strateg...
Changes in the distribution of income and consumption in the 1980s. Am Econ Rev 82(2):546–551 Google Scholar Erosa A, Fuster L, Restuccia D (2005) A general equilibrium analysis of parental leave policies. Working paper 05-08, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Friedberg L (1998) Did ...
While Australia's consumer policy framework has considerable strengths, parts of it require an overhaul. The current division of responsibility for the framework between the Australian and State and Territory Governments leads to variable outcomes for consumers, added costs for businesses and a lack of...