New research indicates that six weeks of summer holiday childcare can cost working parents up to £1,145 per child, with nearly three-quarters reporting career damage due to the childcare juggle.
UK parents and experts discuss the potential benefits of shortening the six-week summer holiday to four weeks, citing easier childcare, reduced costs, and improved educational structure, though teachers show less support.
South Korea's Cabinet approved a revised labor law allowing workers to take paid annual leave on an hourly basis, a change from the current daily system. The law also permits workers to leave immediately after four consecutive hours of work if requested, and prohibits employer retaliation for taking leave. The hourly leave provision takes effect in one year, while the rest break rule is effective in six months.
South Korea's National Assembly approved amendments to the Labor Standards Act, allowing employees to use annual paid leave in hourly increments starting next year. Other approved measures include enhanced penalties for leaking defense technology, support for science and technology universities, and expanded medical support for national merit recipients.
