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Working fathers enjoy 21% 'wage bonus' over childless colleagues, study suggests | Working fathers enjoy 21% 'wage bonus' over childless colleagues, study suggests |
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Working fathers are paid a fifth more than childless men in similar jobs, according to a new study. | Working fathers are paid a fifth more than childless men in similar jobs, according to a new study. |
Research by the TUC found a wage "bonus" of 21%, falling to 9% for men with two children. | Research by the TUC found a wage "bonus" of 21%, falling to 9% for men with two children. |
The study was in "stark contrast" to a pay gap found between working mothers and those without children. | The study was in "stark contrast" to a pay gap found between working mothers and those without children. |
The reason for fathers earning more may be due to longer working hours and putting in more effort, said the report. | The reason for fathers earning more may be due to longer working hours and putting in more effort, said the report. |
Employers may view fathers as being more reliable, while CVs from mothers were marked down, the TUC said. | Employers may view fathers as being more reliable, while CVs from mothers were marked down, the TUC said. |
General secretary Frances O'Grady said: "In stark contrast to the experience of working mums, who often see their earnings fall after having children, fatherhood has a positive impact on men's earnings. | General secretary Frances O'Grady said: "In stark contrast to the experience of working mums, who often see their earnings fall after having children, fatherhood has a positive impact on men's earnings. |
"It says much about current attitudes that men with children are seen as more committed by employers, while mothers are still often treated as liabilities. | "It says much about current attitudes that men with children are seen as more committed by employers, while mothers are still often treated as liabilities. |
"While men play a much more active role in raising their children nowadays, many are afraid to request flexible working or time off in case it damages their career prospects. | "While men play a much more active role in raising their children nowadays, many are afraid to request flexible working or time off in case it damages their career prospects. |
"We won't break this cycle unless fathers are given access to independent paid leave to look after their kids, that isn't shared with their partners. | "We won't break this cycle unless fathers are given access to independent paid leave to look after their kids, that isn't shared with their partners. |
"We need more decently paid jobs to be available on a reduced hours or flexible work basis. This would reduce the motherhood pay penalty and enable more dads to take work that fits with their parenting responsibilities." | "We need more decently paid jobs to be available on a reduced hours or flexible work basis. This would reduce the motherhood pay penalty and enable more dads to take work that fits with their parenting responsibilities." |
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