Today on the radio I heard some very exciting news. From January 1, 2011, working parents will be able to get government funded paid parental leave. It consists of eighteen weeks of $570 weekly payments, which is the minimum wage here.
For couples like DF and I, who both work and don't get holiday, sick or maternity pay, this is wonderful news. It makes starting a family seem like it is actually in reach for once, financially at least (and for us, money is one of the last obstacles to overcome, besides actually falling pregnant.)
Paid Parental Leave!
October 25th, 2010 at 10:53 am
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That is a very nice benefit, indeed!
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Fathers get it too?
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October 27th, 2010 at 02:33 am 1288143226
nika: in some sections it says 'mothers' but in other sections it says primary carer. obviously they are assuming the mother is the primary carer, but i think that it CAN work both ways, but is only available to one member of the family. Either way I think it's fantastic
October 27th, 2010 at 05:14 pm 1288196085