Suspension of parental leave plans announced

The government has announced it is indefinitely suspending its proposed new parental leave plans.

Initially revealed in 2005, the proposals would have extended paid maternity leave to 12 months and allowed fathers to share up to six months of this.

Commenting on the issue, a spokesperson for the Labour administration said it is "continuing to review the appropriateness of all new regulations due to come into force in the current economic climate", with no date yet set for implementation.

However, deputy chief executive of the Fatherhood Institute David Bartlett said there is a "strong argument" for implementing the changes whether or not the UK is in a recession.

He argued that there are "substantial benefits" to enhancing parental leave which companies should be aware of.

Mr Bartlett gave the example of workers feeling less stressed and hence more motivated if they were subject to more flexible rules concerning parental leave.
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09/06/2009 15:10

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