Why New Zealand should introduce paid "Dad and Partner Leave"

Reilly, Amanda; Morrisey, S

doi:10.26686/wgtn.12431126.v1

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“…This is reflected in a description of New Zealand's policies as being among the least comprehensive in the industrialised world (Forbes, 2009, p.15). However, there have been regular calls, over a number of years, for paternity leave to be introduced (Families Commission, 2007;NACEW, 2008;Human Rights Commission, 2010, p.20;Reilly and Morrissey, 2016). Recent research has called for dedicated, non-transferable leave in order to increase the sharing of family responsibilities, with a view to closing the gender pay gap (NZIER, 2016, p.26).…”

Section: Leave Typementioning

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Paid parental leave for 26 weeks

Morrissey¹

2018

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This article examines the paid parental leave policy in New Zealand. It considers the various design elements of the policy and, in particular, the payment rate. Although the policy ostensibly provides wage replacement, paid parental leave is subject to a cap of approximately the minimum wage. This creates financial pressure for those previously earning a higher amount and may restrict its use by the higher earner in a two-parent family. The article highlights how the rate of payment compares poorly both internationally and against a local example of support for another temporary absence from employment (ACC).

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Section: Leave Typementioning

confidence: 99%

Paid parental leave for 26 weeks

Morrissey¹

2018

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Why New Zealand should introduce paid "Dad and Partner Leave"

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Paid parental leave for 26 weeks

Paid parental leave for 26 weeks

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