I read an interesting article on Marie Claire Online today, where they were discussing if women without children should be legally entitled to time off work too.
A new study has revealed that 74% of women support the idea that non-mothers should be allowed to take six months off work, just as mothers do when they give birth. More than two thirds of those surveyed were mothers themselves. But not everyone agrees that a six-month sabbatical for non-mothers is a good idea.
Corin Taylor, Senior Policy Adviser at the Institute of Directors, said: ‘This is a nonsensical idea in the best of times. But in the deepest post-war recession, granting rights to women without children would be foolish.’
Phil McCabe of the Forum of Private Business said: ‘Many employers would love to offer their staff more flexibility, but it is just not practical for most companies, especially small ones. It’s a case of all hands to the pump right now.’
Personally I can not see how this would work, it sounds great in theory but not very practical.
- What happens if you take your 6 months and then become pregnant?
- Will it still be unfair as some people have more than one child?
- What about men – don’t they deserve time off too?
What do you think – let us hear your comments below!
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