The increased uptake of paternity leave could help achieve gender parity in Japan, fostering a society where it is natural for both families and companies.

Earmarked paternity leave was introduced to increase mothers' labour market participation, but a new study says its biggest impact is on parental wellbeing.

Employers in the US are cutting back on maternity and paternity leave, despite evidence it can support gender equality, mental health and the economy.

Understanding the Context

Back in 1974, it was the first country to introduce gender-neutral parental leave and the first to implement daddy leave non-transferable parental leave reserved exclusively for fathers. Its.

In the US, being granted paternity leave is a rare gift, not a common benefit. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, federal law grants fathers or other secondary caregivers up to 12.

One Brazilian company is leading by example in extending paid paternity leave from the currently mandated 5 days to 30 days. Ernst and Young, which offers paid leave for mothers and.

An expert explains how companies can help reduce the motherhood penalty and gender pay gap that showed a huge uptick during the pandemic.

Key Insights

Paternity leave around the world is still shockingly brief and rarely taken. And all talk of gender equality means little without it.

Shared parental leave is becoming a reality in more places around the world, but the progressive policy often remains better in theory than in practice.

Even if it is available to them, fathers dont always use their paternity leave allowance. If they did, it could boost economic output, improve wellbeing, and of course help them bond with.