From 1 October fathers and partners are now entitled to take unpaid time off to attend ante-natal appointments. The right is to attend up to two ante-natal appointments, each of up to a maximum of six and a half hours. The time off is unpaid.
Employees will be protected from detriment and dismissal as a result of exercising these rights
Posted on 10/20/2014 by Ortolan
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