George Myszka <[log in to unmask]> writes
>>But hang on a minute - to raise another thorny issue - why should male
>>partners suffer when it comes to the question of maternity leave ???
>>
>>But this could get nasty so maybe that should be ignored? ;-)
>Why?
>
>This was a thorny issue in our practice when the female partner had 6
>months paid maternity leave (x2 births) and the male partners
>effectively contributed timewise and financially to her leave.
>Equality cuts both ways.
George, I agree 100%.
I do not think a female partner should have maternity leave at the
expense of her fellow partners.
If I ever have another child I shall make sure it does not cost my
partners.
(you have it in writing now ;-))
It is something I feel very strongly about.
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Katie Law
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