EMPLOYERS OFFERING EXTENDED PARENTAL LEAVE RISES BY 200 PER CENT
New research finds that employers are three times more likely to offer extended parental leave than three years ago.
The number of jobs offering extended parental leave has risen by 201 per cent in the past three years, according to new research by Indeed.
Legally, Statutory Maternity Leave covers up to 52 weeks, with employees having to take a minimum of 2 weeks off from work following the birth. Employees are paid for up to 39 weeks, at 90 per cent of their average weekly earnings for the first six weeks.
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