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Will flexible parental leave bring greater equality?
Thursday, 24th May 2012
The new flexible parental leave legislation announced in the Queen's Speech is good for working mums because it gives parents greater choice, according to employment lawyer Vanessa Wheeler.
Some commentators have criticised the new legislation – which allows dads to share a woman's maternity leave after the first 18 weeks - saying it will make things more complicated for employers who will find it harder to plan ahead if dads can take leave at short notice.
Vanessa, a lawyer at Setford Solicitors, says that, while the initial changes as with any changes to employment law will… More >
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