Do you agree with 12-week and unpaid parental leave? Should governments set up new rules for that?

Question

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave

Answer 1

No.
Only get the government involved if you really want to screw up things.

Answer 2

I agree with kathsps, our savings ran dry quickly, but we planned ahead and stashed our money. 12 weeks, or any part of that, off for new baby leave under the FMLA was nice!

I love my little girl, but would love to have those savings back. It is rough to be a part of the working poor of America with kids, but I am not about to go on welfare.

Maybe the government should do away with welfare, it would save billions and trillions, and help deter the jobless, ghetto trash of America from recreating, if you can't feed your "daddy's babies" they will die and not grow up living in the same broken system.

Answer 3

The government should stay out of trying to tell business what to do and not do unless it involves a safety issue. Notice that one reason for GM opening plants in other Nations is because of safety and environmental issues. Should the U.S. Government regulate where a company can manufacture? What is next, if they do? Obviously, jobs were lost in the U.S. and the pay in other Countries for employees is minimal! God bless. Earl

Answer 4

As a business owner it should be my decision on whether I want to pay those who are not there not the government's! I know many small business owners who hesitate to hire women who are of child bearing years because of such laws.

If you have ever tried to open a business in Europe you will know that their regulations are a nightmare for owners. We opened an affiliate in France with a local partner and ended up closing in 18 months because of the ridiculous labor laws. If you don't like the job or the benefits available get another job.

IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD KIDS THEN DON'T HAVE THEM!

Answer 5

I think society and government could do more to help parents in the first months after birth. It benefits everyone in a community and country to have children with a solid chance to be healthy and well educated.

People who think otherwise often don't look far in the future and may not have kids themselves.

If there was no fire department some folks could say that people should take care of their own fires, I shouldn't have to pay for it.

Answer 6

I do wish it were a little longer than 12 weeks. Luckily I had short term disability that kicked in (at 60% of my pay) which helped. It would have been very tight if I went unpaid. Yes, I would agree with some sort of new rules to make it paid.

Answer 7

If companies had to pay wages for maternity leave or other medical problems, they would go out of business. Same thing happens when people get insurance. Those who would never pay for a simple ache or pain now need full medical care since it is "free".

Answer 8

It's none of the governements business. It's a benefit and no one should have any right to tell a compnay they should have to pay someone for having a baby.

Answer 9

It is common in Europe for parents (mothers, don't know about fathers) to get paid leave when they have children. I think it should be the same here. Also, I think 3 months paid leave is acceptable UNLESS there are other circumstances (ie. single parent, other medical problems with mom or child etc) which should be evaluated.

Answer 10

NO, i don't agree. I think the leave should be paid, as parents are inculcating good values in the future citizens of the country during the leave. They are doing a service to the country and hence the leave should be paid

Answer 11

We dont need any new laws. Women shouldnt get paid to have babies. If they cant miss the work and still support their family, they shouldnt be having a kid. a company shouldnt have to pay an employee who isnt at work.