Property News · March 8, 2016

TUC analysis highlights 'pay penalty' for women having children early


Those who become mothers before 33 earn 15% less than peers who do not, finds study marking International Women’s Day Women who become mothers before 33 earn 15% less than their peers who have not had children, the Trades Union Congress is to say as it calls for better childcare support to tackle the “motherhood pay penalty”.The TUC’s analysis to mark International Women’s Day on Tuesday says the disparity is down to younger mothers being more likely to have had a significant period out of work or working part-time, before returning to full-time work when their children are older. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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