Most of Chelyabinsk residents supported the right of pregnant women to work from home

The idea to allow pregnant women to switch to remote work is supported by 76% of Chelyabinsk residents. But the proposal to oblige employers to raise the salary of employees after the birth of a child has caused controversy. The study was presented by SuperJob.

The bill on remote work for pregnant women received the support of the majority of respondents. 13 percent of respondents opposed the initiative.

It is assumed that a woman will be able to switch to a remote format if there are medical recommendations. In this case, the work itself should allow the performance of duties outside the office.

Among women, there were more supporters of the initiative than among men: 81% against 71%. It is especially actively supported by young people under 35 years old – 82%.

Chelyabinsk people reacted differently to the proposal to raise wages for women after the birth of a child.

34% of respondents are ready to support this obligation of the employer. Against were 32%, the same number could not decide.

Opponents of the initiative have several arguments. Some believe that salary increases should depend on professional performance, not family circumstances. Others fear that women without children will be disadvantaged. There is also an opinion that such a requirement can make it difficult for women to find work.

Women support an increase after the birth of a child somewhat more often than men - 37% versus 31%. Among Chelyabinsk under 35 years of support for the proposal 42%.

The possible size of the increase was also discussed. Most often, survey participants called an increase from 11 to 20% to 25% of answers. Another 24% were in favor of a salary increase of no more than 10%.