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Impact.com launches global parental leave policy

Employee Benefits

Partnership management platform Impact.com has introduced a new global parental leave policy that outlines the enhanced support available to employees. Shared parental leave will also be offered to UK-based staff while employee assistance programmes will provide confidential counselling, advice and support 24 hours a day. “In

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Netball Australia updates parental leave policy

Employee Benefits

National sporting governing body Netball Australia has amended its parental leave policy in order to better support its employees and their families. Netball Australia increased paid parental leave for primary carers from eight to 18 weeks, while paid parental leave for secondary carers was increased from two to six weeks.

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Parental Leave in Japan

Global People Strategist

Parental leave—it’s a topic that’s been making headlines around the world. Countries from the United States to Australia are rethinking their parental leave policies, and Japan is no exception. Japan made some significant changes to its parental leave policy in 2022. What is Parental Leave?

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Explaining Parental Leave Laws in Australia

Global People Strategist

In Australia, any resident having a baby (or adopting one under the age of 16) may be entitled to Parental Leave Pay, which is an initiative of the Australian government. In addition to that, their employer may also grant an expectant parent paid parental leave. Be the adoptive parent of a child.

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Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils enhance paid parental leave

Employee Benefits

Neighbouring Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils have adopted an enhanced paid parental leave policy for councillors. Any councillor who is the designated carer of a child will be entitled to six months leave, with the chance to extend this to up to 52 weeks.

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IAG New Zealand introduces new parental leave package

Employee Benefits

Insurance firm IAG New Zealand (NZ) has launched a new parental leave package to support new parents. The package, which is gender-neutral, includes 14 weeks of paid leave at full pay for the primary caregiver, on top of the current New Zealand government paid leave allowance of 26 weeks.

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STUDY: Less Negative Spillover of Paid Parental Leave than Hyped

HR Digest

Individual countries follow their own rule in determining the duration and wage factor of such leaves. The economic effects of parental leave on families, mothers, and children have been studied, but very few studies have been done on the economic effects of parental leave on firms and businesses. “No