A Bill to entitle employees to request shared parental leave and flexible working on the first day of employment; to make provision for self-employed persons to take shared parental leave; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
4 April 2019
The bill would give employees a right to request shared parental leave and flexible working from day one of their job, and would create a route for self-employed people to take shared parental leave. It also covers related provisions to support flexible working and family life.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings in the Commons and consideration by the Lords.
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