How about double pay for moms returning to work?

Holy Moly, this is so cool!

Kimberly Berg, Cohort J

Here's an article shared by Kimberly Berg, of Cohort J, about an Australian company that has instituted a policy offering double pay to women returning from maternity leave for their first six weeks back.

Australian Company Rewards Returning Moms

This is an AWESOME fresh new example of what caring economics looks like in the business world to share with people you talk with.

Thanks Kimberly!

Hi everyone,

Molly Freeman shared with us this excellent pair of reports from the Center for American Progress that make the economic case for Paid Family Leave and Caregiving Credits, and include a set of proposals for policy changes that are needed to support caregivers.


The Effects of Paid Family and Medical Leave on Employment Stability and Economic Security:  More and More Workers Need Time Off to Care for a Loved One http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/04/paid_family_leave.html



Protecting Workers and Their Families with Paid Family Leave and Caregiving Credits:  Why Social Security Should Guard Against 21st Century Economic Insecurities  http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/04/gender_equity.html


See what you think!

- Sara