00:00New workplace rights for parents will begin from this April.
00:04Paternity leave and unpaid parental leave will become day one entitlements for employees.
00:09Current rules require months of service before some staff qualify.
00:14Those qualifying periods will be removed under the Employment Rights Act.
00:18Paternity leave will still be limited to two weeks.
00:21Statutory paternity pay will continue to depend on 26 weeks service.
00:26Unpaid parental leave allows up to 18 weeks per child.
00:30Employers can postpone some leave for operational reasons.
00:34Supporters say the reforms help parents balance work and family life.
00:38Some business groups warn teams may face pressure covering staff absences.
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