Pauline Hanson stated small businesses will "fold" under the cost of paid parental leave, despite it not being compulsory for employers to pay. Labor criticized her stance, suggesting she misunderstands the policy.
Pauline Hanson clarified she would not cut government-funded paid parental leave, despite earlier comments suggesting a wind-back. She stated her remarks were taken out of context and that she supports 26 weeks of taxpayer-funded leave, while maintaining businesses shouldn't be forced to pay it.
Voters express mixed views on Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, with some praising her directness and focus on 'average Australians,' while others criticize her policies as racist and divisive. Concerns about migration, housing, and political transparency are common themes.
Pauline Hanson delivered a combative address at the National Press Club, attacking multiculturalism, climate change, and transgender rights. Journalist Margo Kingston discusses the significance of this speech as the potential start of Hanson's federal campaign.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's openness to winding back paid parental leave has drawn criticism from advocates, who argue it reflects an outdated economic and social model. The scheme, costing $5 billion annually, provides government-funded pay and superannuation for eligible parents.
As healthcare costs surge into low double-digits, companies including Zoom and Deloitte are scaling back paid parental leave benefits. Zoom reduced birth parent leave from up to 24 weeks to 18 weeks, while Deloitte cut its benefit in half to 8 weeks for certain roles. Despite cuts, 8-18 weeks remains generous by U.S. standards, though benefits professionals warn of reputational and retention risks.
Several major U.S. employers including Zoom and Deloitte are reducing paid parental leave benefits as healthcare costs surge. Zoom cut birth parent leave from up to 24 weeks to 18 weeks and non-birthing parents from 16 to 10 weeks. Deloitte is reportedly halving parental leave to eight weeks for certain support roles. Benefits consultants say healthcare cost increases in the low double-digits are prompting CFOs to scrutinize generous perks, with parental leave a common target since many companies offer more than market norms.
Deloitte and Zoom are reducing paid parental leave benefits, with Deloitte cutting from 16 to 8 weeks for support staff and eliminating a $50,000 adoption reimbursement, while Zoom reduced birthing parent leave to 18 weeks and non-birthing parent leave to 10 weeks. Labor market experts say these moves reflect companies taking advantage of a loosened labor market where job seekers have less leverage, though they warn the cuts may hurt long-term productivity and loyalty.
