Paternity
Employment law changes 2014: 10 things employers need to know
Employers should start preparing for employment law changes coming into force in 2014, as the year kicks off with amendments to TUPE Regulations in January…
Will shared parental leave see men taking more time off?
As the Government confirms its plans to introduce shared parental leave, Elizabeth Clery, research director in the Society and Social…
Details of shared parental leave released by government
Shared parental leave will be introduced in April 2015 after the Government confirmed its intentions for mothers to be able to effectively share their maternity leave.
April 2013 employment law changes: four things employers need to know
This April sees a number of employment law changes come into effect that will have an impact on all employers….
Majority of men would consider taking paternity leave
Almost three-fifths (58%) of men in the UK would consider taking paternity leave, according to research released this week. The…
Parental leave to increase from 13 to 18 weeks on Friday
Parents will be entitled to 18 weeks’ unpaid parental leave per child from 8 March 2013, an increase from the…
Businesses and parents consulted on shared parental leave
Employers and working families have been asked for their input on the detail of how the new system for shared…
Government Bill includes reforms to shared parental leave and flexible working system
The Government has today published the Children and Families Bill, which includes reforms to the way in which parents can…
2013 employment law changes: 10 things employers need to know
Every year brings with it some important new legislation for employers to negotiate. Whether related to employment tribunals, employee-shareholder contracts,…
Government offers increased paid leave for adoptive parents
Changes to the adoption system will involve allowing prospective adoptive parents the right to take time off work to meet…
Will William lead the way for working fathers?
As the nation celebrates news of another royal baby in the making, all eyes will be on the Duke and…
Business groups welcome Clegg’s ‘flexible parental leave’ proposals
Business and employers’ groups have welcomed proposals to overhaul the family-friendly leave system and enable women to share maternity leave…
Shared parental leave reforms to be delayed
Plans to allow parents to share maternity leave entitlement will be delayed until October 2015 due to fears over the…
Benefits Overhaul 2012: Part 6 – Paternity gap
The option to take additional paternity leave has not been taken up by as many fathers as was hoped, but…
What case law will the Government need to consider when amending the Working Time Regulations?
As part of its Modern Workplaces consultation, the Government has proposed to amend the Working Time Regulations (WTR) to allow…
