A Bill to make provision about shared parental leave and pay for workers, including those that are self-employed; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
19 September 2019
This Bill would extend and clarify the Shared Parental Leave and Pay system, so more workers can take time off to care for a new child. It specifically includes self-employed workers and makes related changes to how the scheme operates and is funded.
The Bill is at its second reading in the Commons and will proceed to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and amendments.
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