The first of its kind in the world, Belgium has passed into law a bill that allows sex workers to be seen, treated, and privileged like every other worker on a job. According to a BBC report, the new law, which took effect on Sunday (1 December), gives them full access to every opportunity, including sick … Read more
When Parentaly CEO Allison Whalen gave birth to her first child in 2017, she knew it would be a challenge to adjust to her new life as a parent. But she eventually realized she was far less prepared for how difficult it would be to return to the workplace, despite having 12 weeks of parental … Read more
SHAH ALAM: The decision to approve limited maternity leave due to the lack of medical officers at the Hulu Langat district health office in Selangor was agreed upon by all clinc heads in the district. Selangor state health department director Dr Ummi Kalthom Shamsudin said the decision was made considering seven medical officers were on … Read more
In a stark reminder of ongoing workplace discrimination, a pregnant employee was forced to attend a meeting while in labour, highlighting the pressures and prejudices that many women still face in the workplace. While pregnancy and work can generally coexist without issue, some women face extreme pressures to continue working up to the very end … Read more
A CEO commended a mother on maternity leave for her determination to return to work just 48 hours after childbirth, describing her as gritty. However, he faced online criticism for equating desperation with resilience. America’s celebrated work ethic increasingly resembles a pathological obsession rather than commendable diligence. As work hours expand and wages stagnate, essential … Read more
Prosecutors in an eastern Chinese city have sued 16 companies that asked women to go through pregnancy tests before they were hired. The Tongzhou district procuratorate in Nantong, a city in Jiangsu province, began investigating the matter after being tipped off earlier this year, the official Procuratorial Daily reported on Monday. After the investigation had … Read more
In a viral video posted on TikTok, an employer faces backlash after attempting to force an employee to return to work during paternity leave. The video quickly garnered significant attention and highlighted the employer’s disregard for paternity leave agreements and the well-being of new mothers. “We can’t afford to give you two weeks off,” the … Read more
India has one of the lowest rates of working adult women globally, with less than 25 per cent of the female population listed as employed. To draw and keep female employees, international financial businesses are expanding their maternity benefits across India to include perks rarely found elsewhere – in fact, India’s maternity benefits surpass those … Read more
Non-profit organisation Copotaxi is paying its employees to go on vacation. The Utah-based company, which inspires adventure by creating innovative outdoor products and experiences that support sustainable poverty relief, says that the funding should be put towards “bucket list” trips. Working tirelessly to get people outdoors, the job perk highlights how Copotaxi practices its mission … Read more
According to a Deloitte report, over the past five years, there has been a hike in the number of corporate workers who have been negatively affected by their job. Out of the 3,304 corporate workers, more than 65 per cent said that they had experienced at least two adverse mental health symptoms sourced by their … Read more
