Research & Policy Briefings Modern Workplaces, Maternity Rights, and Gender Equality 19 NOVEMBER 2012 In this briefing you will find: Details of the Government's proposals on shared parental leave which were incorporated in the Children and Families Bill of 2013 An analysis of the proposals which the Fawcett Society welcome such as paid time off for fathers/partners to attend antenatal appointments with the mother and the potential for mothers to transfer leave to fathers/partners two weeks after the birth of the child Concerns regarding the lack of communication to workers and employers on the reforms and the fact that the Government will not be extending ring fenced paternity leave for fathers/partners Link to the Report: Modern Workplaces, Maternity Rights and Gender Equality Manage Cookie Preferences