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Commentary: NDR 2026 - non-parents shouldn’t be default substitutes for parents on childcare leave

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NTU commentator Chua Yeow Hwee has published an analysis regarding the upcoming National Day Rally 2026, addressing concerns surrounding childcare leave policies. The commentary argues that non-parent employees should not serve as default substitutes for working parents during childcare leave absences.

According to the analysis, the implementation of the new childcare leave scheme has the potential to encourage firms to redesign their workflows more effectively. Furthermore, the policy adjustment could create an environment that better accommodates other forms of non-childcare caregiving needs within the workforce.

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