Female employees with family leave policies face disproportionate impact in economic downturns, potentially worsening gender inequality.
A new study suggests that female employees with access to family leave policies bear the brunt of economic downturns, potentially exacerbating gender inequality. Researchers emphasize that gender norms can determine how employers respond to negative economic shocks, producing poorer outcomes for women in the workforce. The study has implications for countries with parental or family leave policies, including New Zealand.
April 24, 2024
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