Quoting Coupon Lady:" I get 1000 dollars less being at home then working. So I am loosing not gaining anything. We are allowed ... [snip!] ... worked so many hours to recieve it, if you have not worked long enough to get it, you can still take it off, but its not paid."

Did you pay EVERYTHING that you are getting this year? No? Then, other taxpayers are financially supporting your lifestyle choice.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tippie:</b>" When I worked in Calgary,Ab, I got to take the year off and was paid 55% of my regular earnings. Then ... [snip!] ... before and let them know). When I moved to the states I was pretty appalled that even the normal 6 week leave was unpaid for. "</blockquote>




It depends on the employer. Lots of employers pay for 6 weeks.

Quoting speaktruth2powr:" <blockquote><b>Quoting mamaluvsher4babies:</b>" No more women see FREE MONEY to have ... [snip!] ... through taxes that individuals pay. In Canada, we pay into our Employment Insurance and our parental leave is paid out of that."

I already said if its taken out of pay checks..what about the women who do not work? Or is it just for women who do work?

Quoting Buzz and Almond Joys momm:" <blockquote><b>Quoting speaktruth2powr:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Buzz ... [snip!] ... per week."</blockquote> That's way too much taken out of a check. No thanks, ill keep my money and invest or save it."

in total..not off of each check....its broken down for the last 12 months you have worked...kwim?

Quoting Buzz and Almond Joys momm:" <blockquote><b>Quoting speaktruth2powr:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Buzz ... [snip!] ... per week."</blockquote> That's way too much taken out of a check. No thanks, ill keep my money and invest or save it."

LOL i don't think you fully understand what she was saying. You GET up to 60% of your pay not pay it in.

Quoting mamaluvsher4babies:" No more women see FREE MONEY to have children!! Its all about the money with alot of women..and hey have a child and get paid to stay home!"

There would be a cutoff number, I am sure. That's how Canada does things.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Buzz and Almond Joys momm:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting speaktruth2powr:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Buzz ... [snip!] ... per week."</blockquote> That's way too much taken out of a check. No thanks, ill keep my money and invest or save it."</blockquote>


It's not that much taken out of your pay...that what parents receive.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Buzz and Almond Joys momm:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting speaktruth2powr:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Buzz ... [snip!] ... per week."</blockquote> That's way too much taken out of a check. No thanks, ill keep my money and invest or save it."</blockquote>




Agree. I don't need the government as my parent. I can be the adult and plan appropriately.

Quoting speaktruth2powr:" <blockquote><b>Quoting mamaluvsher4babies:</b>" No more women see FREE MONEY to have ... [snip!] ... through taxes that individuals pay. In Canada, we pay into our Employment Insurance and our parental leave is paid out of that."

If it's just your money, why don't you just keep more of your money and hold onto it until you go on maternity leave?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Coupon Lady:</b>" I get 1000 dollars less being at home then working. So I am loosing not gaining anything. We are allowed ... [snip!] ... worked so many hours to recieve it, if you have not worked long enough to get it, you can still take it off, but its not paid."</blockquote>




That's not really paid leave, that's more or a savings thing. I would much rather be aloud to save my money an use it how I see fit. Get what I mean? Here when I am told paid leave, it's a benifit your job gives you, like 2 weeks off paid, not my money I saved to take time off

<blockquote><b>Quoting mamaluvsher4babies:</b>" I already said if its taken out of pay checks..what about the women who do not work? Or is it just for women who do work?"</blockquote>

Just parents who work...you have to pay into for a set amount of time before you can claim it.

Quoting mamaluvsher4babies:" I already said if its taken out of pay checks..what about the women who do not work? Or is it just for women who do work?"

only if you work..how can you take time off work if you dont have a job???

Quoting SpaceCowgirl:" If it's just your money, why don't you just keep more of your money and hold onto it until you go on maternity leave?"

Ahhhh, and here it comes......  

Quoting Coupon Lady:" only if you work..how can you take time off work if you dont have a job???"

 

Lawlz.

Quoting mamaluvsher4babies:" I already said if its taken out of pay checks..what about the women who do not work? Or is it just for women who do work?"

I had to be employed at least a year in order to be eligible for mat leave