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| Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
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Barn Burning
By pangsiyan@126.com @ 2:58 AM :: 2 Views ::
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| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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Maternity Leave Rights Upheld
By jansen @ 9:03 AM :: 2 Views ::
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In this modern times, especially in the Philippines, it is often not anymore enough for the father of the household to be the sole breadwinner of the family. Many women employees have emerged and today, they contribute to household income more than ever. As many have joined the workforce, though, maternity protection has also become an important issue to be given attention. Companies' neglect of or non-compliance to these rights maybe seen as a form of discrimination and/or women employee abuse. With the help of the International Labor Organization (ILO), employment patterns of women have greatly changed throughout the world. They adopted the first Convention on Maternity Protection of women employees. Through this, the basic principles of protection of the right to maternity leaves, the right to medical benefits and cash, right to job security and the right to breastfeeding within working hours were laid down. All for the benefit of the female working force. The goal is to help alleviate the financial cost of birth delivery and the type of medical coverage for mother and child. In this sense, the paid maternity leave must comply with minimum legal requirements that should keep the companies away from charges of women employee abuse. Breastfeeding is not the only reason why mothers should get paid maternity leave. Most new mothers take time off work after the babies are born, but only a few enjoy the benefits of paid maternity leave that should be due them before giving birth. It is their right as women employees. Some even go through caesarean section, which is expensive, can lead to complications, and requires more recovery time. Therefore, employee mothers should take paid maternity leaves before and after birth – a smart investment as well as good health sense. However, financial considerations often prevent the majority from maternity leave, not receiving the equivalent of their full salaries or disability benefits simply because they are ¨out of work.¨ Which should not be the case and is actually a kind of women employee abuse as they are denied their rights as women and as employees. In the Philippines, a pregnant employee should now receive a maternity benefit equivalent to 100% of her average daily salary credit, multiplied by 60 days for normal delivery or 78 days in cases of cease-section delivery. She is also entitled to an extended paid maternity leave should she still be unfit to return to work. The employer, based on the policy on maternity leaves and to avoid issues on women employee abuse, is required to continue to pay the basic salary, including benefits. The Social Security Service then reimburses the employer the amount of maternity benefits advanced to the employee legally. Bound by the law, paid maternity leave remains the responsibility of the government and employers.
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| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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Being a Parent Versus Being a Spouse
By pangsiyan@126.com @ 4:52 AM :: 3 Views ::
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If you feel that you are more parent than spouse and that the connubial part of your life is almost nonexistent, you're certainly not alone. In the year 2010 many couples are feeling the combined stresses of parenting and married life. We love our children, we love our spouses, it should be easy right? Hardly, say family life experts.
You start out as a couple sharing a life you both create that incorporates the interests, needs and plans of two separate people. Having children brings a whole new ingredient to this mix. Whether they're your children together or stepchildren, parenting them can become all consuming and the couple part of your life takes a backseat.
Being a parent shouldn't mean that you put your marriage on hold. If your spouse is always second or third on your life's agenda, your marriage will suffer.
A friend said:
Forget the sexual part of our marriage, I just want to actually sit down and eat dinner with my wife at least once a week. She is so involved in our son's activities, that I never see her. I'm the invisible man. But if I mention that maybe we should cut back on some activities, she doesn't want to hear it. She feels he should be just as involved as his friends are at this age.
During a segment about parenting on a recent "Today Show," Dr. Gail Saltz said that parenting today sometimes seems to be a "competitive sport"; you're competing with other parents running children from one activity to another. Doing this leaves little real time for anything else in your life.
Providing too much of everything for your child places an emotional and physical strain on a partnership. We can become too self sacrificing trying to make sure our child "has it all." Unfortunately, the self we sacrifice for this is the self in the marriage.
Then too there are the financial aspects of parenting a child, which at times can seem overwhelming. We certainly want our children to have the healthiest life and safest environment we can provide; that goes without saying -- it is our obligation. But the money part goes beyond well-being and safety. Extras, such as sports, expensive equipment, and the newest and latest technology can cause an enormous additional financial strain.
If you're the spouse of a partner with children from a previous relationship, you may encounter a different set of parent/spouse problems. Divorced parents who try to overcompensate for breaking up their child's "happy home" often have a spouse who feels neglected and shut out.
A stepmother says of her husband and his daughter:
He spends at least two hours every evening on the phone with her. I don't get to talk with him until I'm too tired to do more than mumble goodnight. It's worse when she comes to visit; then I never see him. To be honest, she's a sweet girl and I would love to spend more time with her but when she's here, he becomes super-dad to make her feel wanted.
Adult children present new challenges for their parents in the form of financial need. Once you become a parent you have the permanent title of "Mom" or "Dad." But that title doesn't mean that you are forever responsible for the financial needs of your adult children, far from it.
We paid for our son's college and post-grad expenses. Now he says he wants to go to law school. He expects us to pay for it! That would mean dipping into our savings, something we refuse to do. Nor will we pay for it from our salaries. We're making good money, yes, but we would like to enjoy our lives too. -- Sally, who runs a real estate agency with her husband Andrew.
Can you survive the dual roles of parent and spouse? With a little practical management striking the right balance between parenting and being part of a couple can be accomplished. You need to remember that:
Your marriage is one of the most important relationships in your life.
Children need to see you two as a couple who will, at times, need to make that relationship top priority.
Limit your child's extracurricular activities to one or two special ones. Let them understand that they need to choose. You'll be surprised how having less "running around" will limit exhaustion and free up some much needed time for you.
If you have children from a previous marriage, include your new spouse in the time you spend with them. It will alleviate tension and resentment.
As for adult children, tell them firmly: "We love you and we're here for you in any emergency. However, bear in mind that not everything is an emergency. You are also an adult. Please act like one."
Being a parent and a spouse is a juggling act. Setting the right parameters for both relationships can keep you sane, healthy and happy!
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
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Prevention of Housemaid Abuse Pushed
By jansen @ 9:53 AM :: 3 Views ::
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The Human Rights Watch (HRW), a leading and independent international organization focused on fighting for human rights, issued a paper on housemaid abuse in Saudi Arabia in July 2008. This only emphasized rampant women employee abuse, though such incidence did and does not happen in the Arab world alone. Yet it does not give comfort at all. Often, victims of housemaid abuse are given a certain kind of support. The Philippine embassy, for instance, sends them to safe houses until their papers are done and they can be legally sent home. However, these same women who are expected to support their families back home are only more scared of going back to a life of poverty. They would rather change jobs. Unfortunately, leaving their jobs could be considered criminal in some countries. A breech of contract would be considered synonymous to stealing from the employer and could send them to jail instead of home. In some cultures, the maids are treated as part of the family, that is, they are like children who, when naughty, can be locked up and punished. Sometimes, they are treated like possessions – things to play with, particularly by their male employers. Rampant women employee abuse is worldwide, and this is not just confined to housemaid abuse. For instance, many Filipino women apply as entertainers in Japan only to be forced into prostitution or white slavery. Saudi Arabia was singled out for housemaid abuse issues because their legal system makes it very difficult for victims to be treated fairly. Some fear being persecuted for crimes if they try to leave their employers. According to HRW, rather than seeing their abusers brought to justice, domestic workers could be accused of witchcraft, theft, or adultery instead. Absence of or delays in getting access to interpreters, legal aid, or consular assistance not only delays justice but is denies victims of justice. HRW suggested to the Saudi government to improve the situation for these workers so women are aware of their rights and responsibilities, and that they be put under labor laws should they be overworked or denied wages. The Saudi government has shown concern about housemaid abuse and women employee abuse leading to the creation of shelters by the Ministry of Social Affairs and of proposals to amend the Labor Code, as well as other steps that they have done.
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
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Lightweight Pushchair for a Hassle Free Journey
By sarafred @ 8:11 AM :: 4 Views ::
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For first time parents, using a baby jogger stroller can be quite a challenging task to operate and manipulate. More than knowing how to use pushchairs, it is even choosing one for your baby is even more challenging. However, pushchairs are a necessity that cannot be avoided or your daily walk.
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| Monday, July 26, 2010 |
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Responding to Characterizations of Teen Motherhood
By liqi @ 4:03 PM :: 4 Views ::
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