Obviously having parents leave a company for any length of time is bad for the "bottom line". This is an objective fact, because the company must fill in the role somehow and wait for an amount of time before that person, who will be guaranteed their job when they return, can work again (assuming that the way it would work now is extended to fathers, where the job is guaranteed). If the government also subsidizes the family then it also costs the government money as well, which also affects the "bottom line".
However there have been numerous psychological studies that look at the outcome of the baby and the parents when allowed to take m/paternity leave and it's hugely beneficial for all involved. So if you look solely at money then the argument for family leave is "don't do it" but money is not the only important thing when looking at topics like this.
However there have been numerous psychological studies that look at the outcome of the baby and the parents when allowed to take m/paternity leave and it's hugely beneficial for all involved. So if you look solely at money then the argument for family leave is "don't do it" but money is not the only important thing when looking at topics like this.