SAP is foregoing fathers' leave for the time being - the federal government's implementation is still pending

SAP is foregoing fathers' leave for the time being - the federal government's implementation is still pending

According to a report by www.golem.de, the software company SAP has withdrawn its plans to introduce six weeks of paid leave for fathers or other partners after the birth of their child. This model was originally supposed to be implemented from 2024. SAP justified this with the federal government's plans not being implemented.

This decision by SAP highlights the discussion about the compatibility of family and work, especially when it comes to the role of fathers in caring for newborns. SAP was considered a pioneer in the industry, but the withdrawal of these plans is likely to have an impact on the company's perception of family-friendliness and social responsibility.

The planned legal regulation of a two-week paid break for partners after the birth of a child, which was proposed by the Federal Minister for Family Affairs Lisa Paus, could also be influenced by SAP's decision. It remains to be seen how other companies in the industry will react to this development and whether they will take similar steps to SAP.

Given that SAP expected about 700 to 800 employees per year to take up the offer of time off, other companies may also reconsider their own family-friendly plans. SAP's decision could therefore trigger a chain reaction in the industry and cause companies to rethink their strategies to promote work-life balance.