Introduction of Shared Parental Leave and Other Family Leave Changes In 2015 there will be significant changes to leave entitlements for new parents who have babies due (or to be placed for adoption) on or after 5 April 2015 – the new Shared Parental Leave will be available.  For babies who are due (or placed for adoption) on or after this date, additional paternity leave will no longer be available, and instead, provided they meet certain criteria, both the mother and the parents will be able to opt into the new Shared Parental Leave arrangements.  This provides considerable flexibility for
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