Updated to reflect changes to paternity and shared parental leave in Singapore and to include additional information on leave entitlements in Austria, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa and Switzerland.
Reviewed and enhanced throughout, with new guidance on preparing cover for the employee's role and talking points to facilitate interactive training sessions.
A model policy where you wish to give the same enhanced leave and pay rights to qualifying employees who are new parents, regardless of their gender. This policy also covers the right to time off for antenatal appointments.
In October 2024 the Government launched a major overhaul of employment law in the form of the Employment Rights Bill. A number of important amendments have been introduced since the proposed legislation was first published. Stephen Simpson, principal editor at Brightmine, joins the podcast to provide an update and help HR departments prepare for the changes.