Paternity Leave
latest news & developments
Parental leave laws work against mothers and fathers
Women get 16 weeks of leave and men two weeks to look after their newborn. This drives women from work and prevents men from participating in child rearing
Labour law redefines parenthood
The definition includes adoptive parents and commissioning parents in surrogacy cases
Working dads can now take paternity leave for 10 days
In addition to paternity benefits, the act will see UIF benefits for workers losing their jobs increase from eight to 12 months
South Africa needs legislated daddy time
New dads and adoptive parents should have the same time off work as moms who give birth
Paying it forward: South Africa’s law should give all fathers and adoptive parents paid parental leave
Getting parents more involved in childcare is good for a child’s health and prospects in life. South Africa needs to get with the programme.
One man fights for all fathers
Men need longer paternity leave, especially as 64% of children grow up without a father. And Hendri Terblanche is willing to go to court to get it.
In the name of (all) the fathers
Mandatory paternity leave would spur dads to play a more vital role in their children’s lives.