Indian fathers only take 7 days—2nd-widest maternity to paternity leave gap among 12 major economies, mothers leave jobs
India has the second-largest maternity-paternity leave gap among 12 major economies: Mothers typically take 130 working days off, compared with seven for fathers — the shortest paternal leave in the analysis.
A study by global hiring and payroll platform Deel reveals a significant gap in parental leave between Indian fathers and mothers, with fathers taking only seven working days compared to mothers' 130 days. This 130-day gap among 12 major economies highlights the disparity in leave-taking practices, despite policies appearing equitable on paper.
The study found that mothers' pay falls more drastically during maternity leave, especially in the UK. Company size emerged as a key factor, with larger firms offering mothers 80 more days of leave than smaller ones. The gender pay gap widens significantly after childbirth, termed the "child penalty" in economics.
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