THE Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) is calling for the introduction of at least seven days of paternity leave, in light of upcoming amendments to the Employment Act.
“The Human Resources Ministry should introduce at least seven days of paternity leave for fathers in the private sector, similar to the current paternity leave in the public sector,” says Sumitra Visvanathan, WAO executive director.
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