Consultation on Sharing Parental Rights

The Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland is inviting submissions to a public consultation on a range of proposed measures designed to give parents greater flexibility over their shared childcare arrangements.  The proposals consist of a system of shared parental leave and pay that will enable mothers and adopters to retain a closer connection to the workplace, while affording those who share parental responsibility the opportunity to take a more active role with their new baby or adopted child during the crucial first year following the birth or adoption.  This consultation will close on Friday 23rd August 2013.  See www.delni.gov.uk/index/consultation-zone/working-parents-rights.htm for full details.