An employment tribunal has ruled that Goldman Sachs unfairly dismissed John Reeves, a compliance vice-president, in a case that highlighted tensions over paternity leave and work-life balance. Reeves, who was terminated in 2022 following six months of paternity leave, successfully argued he was a victim of sexual discrimination. Claims of Dismissal Over Paternity Leave Reeves, … 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
MORE SUPPORT NEEDED FOR WORKING FATHERS However, official statistics show that only 53 per cent of eligible fathers in 2021 took government-paid paternity leave. Paternity leave has been doubled to four weeks from this year, although the additional two weeks is currently still voluntary for employers. It is anyone’s guess what percentage of new fathers … Read more
