Maternity and paternity leave set to become more flexible

The Government has announced that it will consult shortly on new regulations that will give families greater flexibility in how they use maternity and paternity leave.

 

The proposals mean that families will have the choice to transfer up to six months’ leave to the father should they want to, which can be taken by the father once the mother has returned to work. This new provision will be available during the second six months of the child’s life, giving parents the o... (477 more words)

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