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  • Closed consultation Parental bereavement leave and pay

    Topics:
    • Employment rights

    Consultation closed Consultation opened 15 June 2020, 9.00 am and closed 10 August 2020, 5.00 pm

    Summary

    This consultation seeks to inform the public about the government’s intention to introduce Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay entitlements into Northern Ireland Employment Law akin to the entitlements that came into force in Great Britain (GB) on 6 April 2020.

    Documents

    • Departmental response - Parental bereavement leave and pay Adobe PDF (134 KB)
    • Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay consultation paper Adobe PDF (228 KB)
    • Response form - Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Microsoft Word (75 KB)
    • Privacy Notice - Employment Relations Legislation and Policy 1 division Adobe PDF (83 KB)
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Adobe PDF (54 KB)
    • Section 75 Equality of Opportunities screening - Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Adobe PDF (159 KB)
    • Rural Needs Impact Assessment - Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Adobe PDF (1 MB)
    • Initial Regulatory Impact Assessment - Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Adobe PDF (50 KB)

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    Consultation description

    We are seeking views from stakeholders on these provisions and wish to open a discussion as to how best we can mirror the legislation in GB while being cognisant of our specific needs in Northern Ireland.

    Any suggestions that differ from the provision in GB will be taken on board for consideration whether in the immediate term where practicable or as part of a longer term strategic review of a range of employment rights issues in Northern Ireland.

    Ways to respond

    Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.

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