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The Impact of UK’s Shared Parental Leave Law – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I recently received a question about the United Kingdom’s Shared Parental Leave law. Issues like parental leave exist everywhere. Can you give us a brief description of the United Kingdom’s new shared parental leave law? There are similar arrangements for adoptive parents. and vice versa.

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Why I Don’t Believe in Parental Leave Requirements

UpstartHR

My friend Lance Haun wrote last week about why he thinks we should fight for legislating parental leave in the US. Family medical leave is one thing–holding your employee’s job while he or she takes time at home for a variety of health and family-related reasons isn’t easy, but it’s doable.

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STUDY: Less Negative Spillover of Paid Parental Leave than Hyped

HR Digest

Employers give paid paternal leave in almost all high-income nations. It includes leaves given to expectant fathers, mothers, and leaves for adoption. Traditionally, all firms are required by international labor laws to give at least 12 weeks of paid leave to women employees who are entering motherhood.

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What will the Flexible Working Act mean for working carers?

Employee Benefits

The [act] will mean that those caring for older family members will be able to tailor their work schedules to accommodate their ever-changing caregiving needs , which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on their wellbeing needs and happiness at work,” he explains.

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Paid parental leave options: Understanding your rights

Business Management Daily

Balancing demanding work obligations and a growing family can be a big challenge for employees, especially when they have just welcomed a new child. Parents need time off to care for and bond with their latest addition. However, limited parental leave options in the United States often hinder them.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act , an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, notes that women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

Workplace Insight

Our research and work with companies globally suggest various strategies: Supportive HR policies Implement policies that support employees in terms of sexual reproductive health (SRH), such as maternity and paternity leave, flexible work arrangements for parents, and fertility treatment coverage. Shared parental leave is also a must.