Parental Leave

Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987

The purpose of this Act is to—

(a) set minimum entitlements with respect to parental leave for male and female employees; and

(b) protect the rights of employees during pregnancy and parental leave; and

(c) entitle certain employees and self-employed persons to up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

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