All Benefits for carers articles – Page 5
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ArticleNeonatal care leave and pay to take effect from 6 April
The government has announced that a right to neonatal care leave and pay will come into effect from 6 April, following the passing of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act in 2023.
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Article27% of organisations with paid carer’s leave introduced this after Carer’s Leave Act
More than a quarter (27%) of organisations with paid carer’s leave introduced this following the introduction of the Carer’s Leave Act, which became law on 6 April 2024, according to research by Carers UK and Employers for Carers.
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Article43% of employers have enhanced parental leave and pay rates
Employee Benefits poll: More than two-fifths (43%) have enhanced parental leave and pay rates, according to a survey of Employee Benefit readers.
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ArticleOne-third of working parents report severe levels of stress
Almost one-third of working parents have reported severe levels of stress, according to research by Bright Horizons Family Solutions.
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ArticleDepartment for Education achieves gold standard as kinship friendly employer
The Department for Education has achieved gold standard from the kinship friendly-employer scheme, due to its introduction of paid kinship care leave for employees caring for the child of a family member or friend.
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ArticleScottish Police Authority agrees pay increase for staff
The Scottish Police Authority has agreed a pay increase for staff working across policing in Scotland for between April 2024 and March 2025, backdated to 1 April 2024.
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ArticleJollyes unveils enhanced benefits and support for employees
Nationwide pet superstore Jollyes has introduced a range of new and improved employee benefits as part of its mission to be one of the best UK retail employers.
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ArticleGoldman Sachs banker wins case over paternity leave dismissal
A former Goldman Sachs employee who was fired after returning from paternity leave has won his sexual discrimination case.
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OpinionClaire Goldenberg: What are your reward and benefits priorities for 2025?
Claire Goldenberg reflects on the initiatives that Jollyes has launched in order to be a stand-out employer.
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Poll: What rates of parental leave and pay do you offer?
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ArticleFewer than 2% of fathers made use of shared parental leave in last decade
Just 10,600, fewer than 2% of new fathers, have benefitted from shared parental leave over the past 10 years, according to new research by The Dad Shift.
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ArticleKnight Frank, Zoopla and Baillie Gifford offer the best UK parental leave packages
Global real estate firm Knight Frank, property platform Zoopla and investment manager Baillie Gifford have been named as UK employers that offer some of the best parental leave packages.
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AnalysisWhat impact has the Flexible Working Act had since its inception?
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 ushered in a raft of changes which boosted the rights of employees.
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Case StudiesAluminium Fire Systems offers flexible working options over four-day week
The organisation moved the whole workforce to working four 10-hour days.
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ArticleAsda launches neonatal care leave
Retailer Asda has launched a neonatal care leave policy in order to provide its employees with leave and pay if their baby needs neonatal care after birth. The policy will enable a parent of a baby admitted into neonatal care, within 28 days of being born, to ...
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ArticleSpain to allow single parents to take double parental leave
Source: Shutterstock / 2203806429 The Spanish Plenary of the Constitutional Court has declared it unconstitutional that biological mothers of single-parent families and self-employed workers cannot extend their permit by birth and childcare beyond 16 weeks. The ruling follows a reform to Spain’s family law back in February, ...
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OpinionDaniel McAfee: What should employers be aware of with equal parental leave policies?
Deloitte’s introduction of a 26-week equal parental leave policy in September 2024 likely reflects a strategic move to align with evolving societal values and workforce expectations. This policy sends a powerful message that it values all employees equally, regardless of gender or family circumstances, and is willing ...
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ArticleCircus PPC introduces new family leave policy
Circus PPC has introduced a new fully-paid family leave benefit for staff, regardless of gender or parental role. The pay-per-click (PPC) agency’s new package, launched with Access HR, includes 26 weeks of fully-paid leave, 10 days paid fertility leave per cycle, which covers up to three cycles ...
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ArticleCanada Life enhances parental and family-friendly policies
Insurance, retirement and investment services provider Canada Life has enhanced parental and family-friendly policies for employees located within the UK and Isle of Man. From 1 January 2025, Canada Life staff will be eligible for 26 weeks of paid maternity leave or 16 weeks of paid paternity leave. This will ...
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ArticleCitigroup and TLT named some of the top flexible and family-friendly UK employers
Source: From TLT Investment bank and financial services business Citigroup, law firm TLT and North East London NHS Foundation Trust have been named as some of the top flexible and family-friendly UK employers for 2024. For the 15th consecutive year, charity Working Families has compiled a list ...