Posts Tagged ‘paternity’

Guest blog: Paternity leave changes

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

New paternity proposals have recently been made that would mean that from 2015 mothers and fathers would share far more fully in parental leave.

Flexible working and parental leave changes undermine commitment to slash red tape says FSB

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

FSB launches a report suggesting that one year in, the Government has increased the regulatory burden on many small businesses.

‘Use it or lose it’ paternity plans will give families greater choice and workplace flexibility

Monday, May 16th, 2011

The Government today launched the ‘Modern Workplaces’ consultation, which includes plans to introduce a new system of flexible parental leave from 2015 as part of a strategy to create a ‘modern workplace for the modern economy’.

Business briefing

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

SMALL businesses will have to abide by new legislation coming into effect this month, despite the recent announcement of a moratorium on new regulations for micro-businesses.

Bonfire of regulations on the cards but watch out for hot air

Friday, March 25th, 2011

A bonfire of pointless rules, like those for ice cream vans, is on the cards. While some earmarked for the chop are pointless, others might set us on a collision course with Brussels. Don’t celebrate just yet says employment lawyer Peta Fluendy.

Balancing the Bump – time, money, parenthood and the law

Friday, January 7th, 2011

In an exclusive FMWF series, two members of 1230 The Women’s Company provide advice and practical solutions for SMEs and pregnant and working mothers. In their latest blog employment law specialist Annabel Kaye and maternity practitioner Laura Campbell are examining childcare issues and paternity rights.

Bid to stop maternity proposals progresses

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Today Britain joined seven other countries in agreeing a statement about joint concerns over the proposed new Pregnant Workers Directive.

FSB urges European Council to reject maternity proposals at summit taking place today

Monday, December 6th, 2010

The Federation of Small Businesses has urged ministers meeting at the EU Employment and Social Affairs Council today to reject the European Parliament’s proposals to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks.