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Impact of new paternity rights underestimated, says IoD

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned that the impact on employers of proposed new paternity rights has been underestimated. The consultation on the proposed changes closes today. Under the plans, fathers will be given up to six months' extra paternity leave once the mother has returned to work. The extra time off would be available during the...

News | 20 Nov 2009
Impact of new paternity rights underestimated, says IoD

Nearly 26 years ago when my son was born, I had no paternity leave, I had to book a week of my holidays off if I wanted any time at home with my new born, 6 months seems a bit over the top to me.

Comment | 23 Nov 2009
Impact of new paternity rights underestimated, says IoD

Not exactly no warning or last minute allowing for gestation period and six months notice got significantly more than a years notice that father may take some maternaty leave soooo, must be money, money, money then ? Of course it's not ok for women to have time off so why should it be any different for men except perhaps more likely to come back maybe ? Or maybe if escaped for a period of homework & a bit of freedom wiv the kids would as many come back or would they like it and leave it up to the women to bring...

Comment | 23 Nov 2009