Tag archives: statutory parental rights

Working fathers expect to have paternity leave entitlement in Hong Kong soon

By Wynne Mok and Rebecca Hui on May 21, 2014 Posted in Asia Pacific, Hong Kong

In the absence of mandatory paternity leave, balancing work and family life has been a challenge for working parents with a newborn, or for parents-to-be, in Hong Kong. Currently, only male government employees are entitled to a 5-day paternity leave on full pay. If a male employee working in the private sector wishes to take … Continue reading

Norton Rose Fulbright survey on new parental rights in the UK

By Claire Darbourne (UK) on April 1, 2014 Posted in Europe, UK

Last month I posted an article on the changes to parental rights planned in the UK which will apply to children due on or after 5 April 2015. The UK employment team carried out a survey in January and February this year on the impact of the new legislation on UK businesses. Responses were received … Continue reading

Parental rights in the UK are set to change

By Claire Darbourne (UK) on March 5, 2014 Posted in Europe, UK

At the end of last year we summarised the current statutory rights of parents to family leave in the UK. These are due to change within the next year. The UK Government’s aims are to give parents greater flexibility and choice as to how they take leave on the birth of their child, to remove … Continue reading

Parental rights in the UK

By Claire Darbourne (UK) on November 18, 2013 Posted in Europe, UK

In the UK there are a number of statutory employment rights enjoyed by employees who are also parents. These rights are subject to change during 2015 when a new system of shared parental leave will be introduced. Employees may also be entitled to enhanced rights under the express terms of their contracts of employment. However, … Continue reading