Private Members Bill to receive a second reading to extend the right to shared parental leave
02 March 2018
The second reading is scheduled to be delivered on 11 May 2018 and was introduced by the Tracy Brabin, MP for Batley and Spen who hails this is being a bill that delivers ‘no additional cost to the tax payer’.
No papers have yet been produced that provide the early detail to the Bill however the transcription of the reading can be accessed at Hansard Online.
This reading follows the campaign launch 'Share the Joy' that looks to encourage greater take up of Shared Parental Leave by all parents.
Share Parental Leave was launched in 2015 and however parental take up is estimated to be a low 2%.
The campaign is part of the government’s aim to raise awareness of employment rights, in a drive to boost job satisfaction and productivity as part of the modern Industrial Strategy and Good Work plan.
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CIPP Comment The CIPP policy team would value hearing from members as to their experiences with Shared Parental Leave take up. Have you adapted your policies to fully incorporate Shared Parental leave? Do they provide equity for both parents – if so has that affected take up? If you have commentary you would like to share please email Samantha Mann Senior policy and research officer at [email protected].
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