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13/05/2014
Work And Families Bill 'A Step Closer'
The Northern Ireland Assembly has debated the Work and Families Bill, with Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry saying that implementation of the Bill has moved a step closer.
The Bill, which also includes an extension of the right to request flexible working, was introduced into the Assembly by Minister Farry in April 2014. It will create a new system of shared parental leave and pay that will allow eligible working families to have more choice about how they balance their work and caring commitments. Parents can choose to be at home together or to work at different times and share the care of their child.
Speaking after the second reading of the Bill, Minister Farry said: "This Bill will mean a much more flexible workforce, with employers able to retain talented staff whilst making it as easy as possible for working parents to share and manage their childcare arrangements.
"It recognises that childcare is not just a role for mothers, but fathers also have caring rights and responsibilities that employers need to accommodate.
"There are also strong economic benefits as we want to make the best use of our talent, and in particular address the issue of the retention of women in the workforce, ensuring that they can progress in the labour market."
The right to request flexible working, currently available to many parents and carers, will be extended to all employees who have worked for their employer for 26 weeks or more.
The full details of the changes to be implemented are set out in the Department’s consultation response and can be found at DEL website.
(MH)
The Bill, which also includes an extension of the right to request flexible working, was introduced into the Assembly by Minister Farry in April 2014. It will create a new system of shared parental leave and pay that will allow eligible working families to have more choice about how they balance their work and caring commitments. Parents can choose to be at home together or to work at different times and share the care of their child.
Speaking after the second reading of the Bill, Minister Farry said: "This Bill will mean a much more flexible workforce, with employers able to retain talented staff whilst making it as easy as possible for working parents to share and manage their childcare arrangements.
"It recognises that childcare is not just a role for mothers, but fathers also have caring rights and responsibilities that employers need to accommodate.
"There are also strong economic benefits as we want to make the best use of our talent, and in particular address the issue of the retention of women in the workforce, ensuring that they can progress in the labour market."
The right to request flexible working, currently available to many parents and carers, will be extended to all employees who have worked for their employer for 26 weeks or more.
The full details of the changes to be implemented are set out in the Department’s consultation response and can be found at DEL website.
(MH)
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