Paternity Leave Falling Short

Paternity leave isn’t being used as much as hoped—only 59% of dads take it, far below earlier estimates. Designed to share childcare burdens and offset income gaps after childbirth, the policy falls short for many. Low-income dads, hit hardest by a 30% pay cut, are least likely to take time off, especially if on temp contracts. Even high earners, capped at 70% of their salary, still feel the financial sting. The result? A policy that may widen income inequality while leaving dads—especially those with less money—further disconnected from their kids. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ac8bd3dca0c46e9