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Retail sector leads in enhanced paternity leave as pressure mounts for government reform
While major retailers now offer six weeks of fully paid leave, campaigners and MPs are pushing for national policy changes to support fathers in sectors like construction and agriculture.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Retailers are increasingly offering six weeks of fully paid paternity leave, contrasting with lower statutory minimums and limited access in other sectors.
- Who is affected
- New fathers, particularly those in the retail sector, benefit from enhanced leave, while those in construction and agriculture face fewer options.
- What changes
- Companies are voluntarily extending paid leave beyond the two-week statutory requirement, while political pressure grows for national policy reform.
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Sources
- Retail leads the way on paternity leave as government urged to improve offer — The Guardian — negócios
