Putting family first
13 September 2012
Legal column
The newly-enacted Employment Act 2002 could be good news for families. How can it benefit you as an employee, and what can employers expect from you?
The new Employment Act 2002, says the government, implements its commitment to the family. But what does it mean in practice?
The family-friendly rights in many cases extend child-related leave periods. All women, regardless of how long they have worked for their employer, are now entitled to 26 weeks’ ordinary maternity leave, which is paid. The first six weeks...