The Government wants to equalise paid leave for both fathers andmothers. This will mean the total time parents can take paid leave willrise from 39 to 52 weeks. The changes will also apply to statutoryadoption pay.
The Department of Trade and Industry wants to find out how it canadminister the proposals and minimise the burden on businesses whileproviding more choice for parents and giving fathers a greateropportunity to be involved in raising a child.
www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/page39405.html
Closing date 3 August
- For a roundup of consultations in England, Scotland, Wales, NorthernIreland and the UK, visit www. children now.co.uk/consultations.
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