Summary
The Department for Employment and Learning is consulting on the proposal to extend, in line with the requirements of EU Directive 2010/18/EU, the entitlement of parents to claim unpaid parental leave
Documents
- EU directive - extension of parental leave entitlement consultation
- EU directive - extension of parental leave entitlement consultation - departmental response
Consultation description
The consultation will also consider whether it is appropriate to move beyond the strict requirements of the Directive by extending the entitlement to parental leave to parents of children older than the current age limit in Northern Ireland.
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.