A Pew Research Center survey reveals that two-thirds of working mothers and half of working fathers struggle to balance work and family demands, often feeling they can't give 100% to either. The findings highlight the growing challenge as more families have both parents working full-time.
Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia's central bank, has not been seen publicly for nearly three weeks, sparking speculation about her role. Credited with managing the Russian economy during the Ukraine war, she was reportedly against the invasion and had previously attempted to resign. Kremlin denies 'missing' claims, citing illness, but her absence raises questions about market confidence.
The French government is set to introduce new regulations on sick leave for public servants, aiming to better manage absences and ensure service continuity. The proposed measures include capping sick leave durations, requiring consultations with the initial prescribing doctor for renewals, and prohibiting paid work during sick leave. These changes, set to take effect September 1, are met with opposition from unions.
France has published a decree limiting sick leave prescriptions to one month for initial prescriptions and two months for extensions, effective September 1st. This measure, decided in the 2026 Social Security financing law, aims to curb the rising costs of daily allowances, which have increased by one billion euros annually. A separate decree sets a four-year maximum for accident/occupational illness daily allowance payments from 2027.
France has published a decree limiting sick leave prescriptions to one month for initial cases and two months for extensions, effective September 1st. This measure, part of the 2026 Social Security budget, aims to address high absenteeism rates, particularly post-Covid, which have significantly increased daily allowance costs for the Social Security system.
Analysis of health records shows emergency hospital admissions in central London decreased by 3% per year after the introduction of the T-charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez), with significant reductions in heart and breathing problem admissions.
A telemarketing worker in Salvador had her dismissal for just cause overturned by the Bahia Labor Court. She was fired after posting videos from a birthday party while on sick leave, but the court ruled her actions lacked sufficient gravity to justify termination.
Reports circulating on Telegram channels that sick leave in Russia will be automatically closed after three days are false. The Ministry of Health initiative aims to analyze factors contributing to frequent illness, not to restrict patient rights.
Despite a slight decrease, German workers' sick leave remains high, with many suspected of feigning illness. Surveys indicate over a quarter have faked sickness, and 60% have reported sick when feeling fit enough, prompting legal advice for employers.
The US elder care system faces a crisis as baby boomers age, with many lacking savings and long-term care insurance. The "forgotten middle" struggle to afford care, often forced into destitution for Medicaid. The author advocates for collective solutions like day programs, worker-owned home healthcare, and public long-term care insurance to ensure dignified aging and support caregivers.
