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Shared Parental Leave

Thursday 23 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Government Equalities Office is exploring options to improve tools and guidance for shared parental leave
  • The office aims to support parents and employers in utilizing shared parental leave more effectively
  • Evaluation and reporting on the measures will take place later in the year

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Laura Trott Con Welwyn Hatfield
Women & Equalities
Context

Government Equalities Office campaigns since 2018 to promote shared parental leave.

Question

What steps are being taken by the Government Equalities Office to encourage businesses to offer enhanced pay to fathers taking up shared parental leave?

Answer from Kelly Tolhurst (Minister for Women and Equalities)

We are exploring options to improve tools and guidance that can support parents and employers in making greater use of shared parental leave, including model policies for employers. We will be reporting on the evaluation later in the year.

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