Word-Family Balance

Question 1

What does it mean to have an ‘equal’ labour force?

Answer 1

Equal men and women

Question 2

When did the work force become equal?

Answer 2

In the 2010s

Question 3

What is the problem that many families are faced with?

Answer 3

Single-parent families

Question 4

What are the responsibilities many people are faced with that make it hard to have a work-family balance (name 2)?

Answer 4

They are caregivers for their…

1. young children
2. elderly parents

Question 5

What is the act that the government and employers created to find ways to help people with their work-family balance?

Answer 5

The Act respecting Labour Standards in Quebec

Question 6

What are the provisions of the Act respecting Labour Standards in Quebec (5 of them)?

Answer 6

1. paid or unpaid leave for family or parental obligations
2. nurses/teachers/other government workers can apply for extended leave
3. sabbaticals are increased
4. paternity leaves (5 weeks in Quebec)
5. QPIP