Extended parental leave delayed for further year

The UK government has confirmed that it will postpone the implementation of the increase in parental leave required by the EU Parental Leave Directive. This change will increase the rights to unpaid parental leave, for those with a child under the age of five, from 13 weeks to 18 weeks. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills intends to make use of the one year grace period provided for in the Directive.

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