Employment Law Changes – 1 October 2014

The 1 October 2014 sees another family friendly change to the law as expectant fathers or the partner of a pregnant woman will be able to take unpaid time off to accompany her to antenatal appointments.  Click here to read the guide published by the government:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/351413/bis-14-1063-time-off-to-accompany-a-pregnant-woman-to-ante-natal-appointments-employer-guide.pdf 

If you have any queries on this or other area of employment law, please contact Christina Merrington.