New Employment Law - From April 2010

As of 6th April 2010, there will be 2 changes to employment law which may affect you as an employer or employee.

Paternity Leave:   An eligible employee whose child is due on or after 3 April 2011 will have the right to apply for up to six months’ additional paternity leave (APL) before their child’s first birthday.

Training Leave:  Employees will have the right to request time off for study or training. The right will initially affect businesses with 250 or more employees and will be extended to cover businesses of all sizes from April 2011.

If you need guidance on complying with these, then contact us for specialist employment advice.

Oldham Marsh Page Flavell are Solicitors in Melton Mowbray.