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UK Paternity Leave: Among Worst in Developed World
A new report reveals that the UK's paternity leave policy is among the worst in the developed world, offering only two weeks of leave at a pay rate less than half the National Living Wage, compared to countries like Spain (16 weeks paid leave), Denmark (24 weeks paid leave), and Sweden (90 days rese...
UK Paternity Leave: Among Worst in Developed World
A new report reveals that the UK's paternity leave policy is among the worst in the developed world, offering only two weeks of leave at a pay rate less than half the National Living Wage, compared to countries like Spain (16 weeks paid leave), Denmark (24 weeks paid leave), and Sweden (90 days rese...
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52% Bias Score
UK Parental Leave System Criticized as Inadequate
The Women and Equalities Committee criticizes the UK's parental leave system as inadequate, recommending increased paternity pay to 90% of average earnings for the first six weeks and a day-one right to paid leave to better support working parents and address outdated gender stereotypes.
UK Parental Leave System Criticized as Inadequate
The Women and Equalities Committee criticizes the UK's parental leave system as inadequate, recommending increased paternity pay to 90% of average earnings for the first six weeks and a day-one right to paid leave to better support working parents and address outdated gender stereotypes.
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36% Bias Score
Extending Parental Leave Proposed to Solve Dutch Childcare Shortage
Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to six months or a year to alleviate a childcare worker shortage, improve infant development, and reduce high childcare costs, contrasting with the government's delayed plans for near-free childcare.
Extending Parental Leave Proposed to Solve Dutch Childcare Shortage
Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to six months or a year to alleviate a childcare worker shortage, improve infant development, and reduce high childcare costs, contrasting with the government's delayed plans for near-free childcare.
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44% Bias Score
House Republicans Reject Proxy Voting for New Parents, Adopt Vote Pairing System
The House Republicans voted down a bipartisan proposal for proxy voting for new parents, opting instead for a vote-pairing system that allows absent members to record their votes through collaboration with another member; this decision ended a week-long legislative standstill, but some criticize the...
House Republicans Reject Proxy Voting for New Parents, Adopt Vote Pairing System
The House Republicans voted down a bipartisan proposal for proxy voting for new parents, opting instead for a vote-pairing system that allows absent members to record their votes through collaboration with another member; this decision ended a week-long legislative standstill, but some criticize the...
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52% Bias Score
Proxy Voting Bill Passes Despite Speaker's Veto
On July 24, 2024, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) passed a bill allowing proxy voting for new parents for up to 12 weeks, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson who deemed it unconstitutional; this led to the cancellation of House votes for the rest of the week.
Proxy Voting Bill Passes Despite Speaker's Veto
On July 24, 2024, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) passed a bill allowing proxy voting for new parents for up to 12 weeks, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson who deemed it unconstitutional; this led to the cancellation of House votes for the rest of the week.
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64% Bias Score
Germany Updates Parental Benefits, Expands Digital Services
Germany is implementing changes to parental benefits, capping Elterngeld at €175,000 annual income for couples and single parents starting April 1st, alongside a test run for a digital vehicle registration app and updated driver's test questions.
Germany Updates Parental Benefits, Expands Digital Services
Germany is implementing changes to parental benefits, capping Elterngeld at €175,000 annual income for couples and single parents starting April 1st, alongside a test run for a digital vehicle registration app and updated driver's test questions.
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36% Bias Score
Denmark, Finland, Sweden Top European Ranking for Women's Workplace Conditions in 2025
A CasinooftheKings study ranked Denmark, Finland, and Sweden as the top three European countries for women in 2025 based on 10 economic and social indicators from Eurostat, OECD, ILO, and EIGE, highlighting the impact of comprehensive social policies on gender equality, while Italy and Greece ranked...
Denmark, Finland, Sweden Top European Ranking for Women's Workplace Conditions in 2025
A CasinooftheKings study ranked Denmark, Finland, and Sweden as the top three European countries for women in 2025 based on 10 economic and social indicators from Eurostat, OECD, ILO, and EIGE, highlighting the impact of comprehensive social policies on gender equality, while Italy and Greece ranked...
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44% Bias Score
Low Paternity Leave Uptake in Britain Perpetuates Gender Inequality
In Britain, only 60% of fathers take paternity leave, primarily due to low pay (£187.18/week) and limited eligibility, despite evidence showing its benefits for families and children. Campaigners advocate for improved entitlements in the employment rights bill, pushing for longer paid leave and supp...
Low Paternity Leave Uptake in Britain Perpetuates Gender Inequality
In Britain, only 60% of fathers take paternity leave, primarily due to low pay (£187.18/week) and limited eligibility, despite evidence showing its benefits for families and children. Campaigners advocate for improved entitlements in the employment rights bill, pushing for longer paid leave and supp...
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44% Bias Score
Extended Parental Leave Proposed to Solve Dutch Childcare Shortage
Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to a year to alleviate childcare staff shortages, potentially freeing up 11,000 workers and improving child development, contrasting with the government's recent postponement of a plan for nearly free childcare.
Extended Parental Leave Proposed to Solve Dutch Childcare Shortage
Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to a year to alleviate childcare staff shortages, potentially freeing up 11,000 workers and improving child development, contrasting with the government's recent postponement of a plan for nearly free childcare.
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52% Bias Score
UK introduces paid neonatal care leave for parents
Starting Sunday, eligible UK parents of babies in neonatal care for seven or more continuous days will receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, impacting approximately one in seven newborns needing specialized care.
UK introduces paid neonatal care leave for parents
Starting Sunday, eligible UK parents of babies in neonatal care for seven or more continuous days will receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, impacting approximately one in seven newborns needing specialized care.
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60% Bias Score
Surge in Spanish Men Taking Part-Time Jobs for Caregiving
In 2024, the number of Spanish men working part-time to care for dependents nearly doubled to 35,700, while the number of women increased slightly to 381,700; this reflects evolving societal norms and labor reforms, though a significant gender gap remains.
Surge in Spanish Men Taking Part-Time Jobs for Caregiving
In 2024, the number of Spanish men working part-time to care for dependents nearly doubled to 35,700, while the number of women increased slightly to 381,700; this reflects evolving societal norms and labor reforms, though a significant gender gap remains.
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60% Bias Score
German Parental Leave: Study Reveals Desire for Equal Share, but Persistent Gender Imbalance
A Bertelsmann Stiftung study shows 44 percent of 2,500 surveyed Germans prefer equal parental leave (7 months each), while 39 percent favor the traditional model (mother 12 months, father 2 months); currently, fathers average 2.8 months, mothers 11.6 months of parental leave.
German Parental Leave: Study Reveals Desire for Equal Share, but Persistent Gender Imbalance
A Bertelsmann Stiftung study shows 44 percent of 2,500 surveyed Germans prefer equal parental leave (7 months each), while 39 percent favor the traditional model (mother 12 months, father 2 months); currently, fathers average 2.8 months, mothers 11.6 months of parental leave.
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44% Bias Score
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