PM warned over childcare vouchers Nov 11, 2009
More than 300,000 families use them to save up to 2,400 a year through tax relief on the cost of childcare. Mr Brown says this relief is badly targeted and wants to divert money to fund nursery places for two-year-olds. (BBC News -- UK)
Reach for the stars: more staff to watch children Nov 1, 2009
childcare centres Federal Government. STEPHANIE PEATLING POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Women fall victim to growing wage gap Oct 29, 2009
The relatively high cost of childcare and excessive time demands made it harder for women in Australia, as compared to overseas. "I know lawyers who won't go to partner, not because they're not prepared to work 40 hours a week, but because they're not prepared to work 80.'' Join the conversation You're the only person reading this now. . . Top National articles National Topics (13952) (6641) (3511) (1563) (1421) (1319) (1278) (972) (780) (673) (604) (553) (384) (381) (317) (186) (172) (133)... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Freaky Fortnight: What I'll Miss Most About Working at Slate Oct 20, 2009
And the cost of childcare comes into play: If I went back to work in an office full-time, we'd need a full-time baby sitter. We'd come out ahead, but not by much. (Slate)
Focus on women's work needs urged Oct 9, 2009
She said her group welcomed any measures that encouraged firms to employ people more flexibly or helped with the "extortionate" cost of childcare. She added that two-thirds of mothers would ideally choose part-time work, citing a recent Mumsnet survey commissioned with the Equality and Human Rights Commission. (BBC News -- UK)
Repeat After Me: Mothers Belong at Work Oct 2, 2009
We knew that women with lower levels of education and skills make the decision to raise their own children rather than seek a low-paying job that would barely cover the cost of childcare. That's not news, and it's not stupid either. (Townhall.com)
Abrokyir Nkomo: Abaawa The Maidservant Jul 18, 2009
Now, some Ghanaians living abroad with young children may find the cost of childcare exorbitant and may therefore decide to bring over their mother from home to help take care of the children whilst they go out to work. But sometimes the mothers do not stay too long because they have no friends abroad, have left their work or businesses home, or their old man husband is waiting impatiently for them back home for some tender loving care. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
What Are Your Maternity Leave Rights? Jun 17, 2009
Does the cost of childcare outweigh the money you'd earn going back. Ask yourself what's most important to your family. (ABC News -- Business)
Parents may lose out on tax break May 30, 2009
The government should intervene to make sure working parents do not lose out on tax breaks towards the cost of childcare, a leading charity has said. The Daycare Trust says businesses are being advised by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) to withdraw from the government's childcare vouchers scheme. (BBC News -- UK)
Bisbee cuts school week to 4 days Feb 17, 2009
BisbeeMom wrote on Feb 16, 2009 3:13 PM:" "Independent": Forgive me for my miscalculation of 40 days when it should have been 36 to be exact. The PTA has performed multiple fundraisers for the school, but these monies are used for things like the purchase of computers and supplies, not for salaries and utilities. Yes, I volunteer and request time off work to do so. Yes, the cost of childcare will have an impact on the community as a whole. Yes- wouldn't it be great if we could all work a 4-day... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Newsweek: One family's nanny-tax nightmare Feb 7, 2009
And those few bucks can add a surprisingly amount to the cost of childcare. For us, paying the tax meant an extra $200 a month. (MSNBC -- Business)
