More Changes To Jersey's Family Friendly Laws Proposed

Following on from the changes that were introduced last September, proposed amendments have been lodged with the States Assembly to further extend Jersey's family friendly legislation to bring it much closer and in some respects beyond the standards in the UK. The proposed amendments are in line with the previously stated recommendation of the Employment Forum, and subject to them being debated and approved by the States (which is likely to take place on 26 March 2019) would come into force on 1 September 2019.  

The key points of the changes are as follows:

• 52 weeks of combined parental leave for all parents, including surrogate parents – this replaces existing separate maternity, adoption and parental leave rights;