Budget 2016: The government is to launch a consultation in May 2016 on how to extend shared parental leave (SPL) and pay to working grandparents.
The consultation will look into options for streamlining the system, which will include simplifying the eligibility requirements and notification system, as well as exploring how to make better use of digital technology.
Tynan Barton is a business journalist and has been writing in the employee benefits and HR field for over 15 years. She joined Employee Benefits in 2010 as reporter, and has been features editor since 2011.View full profile
