New government drive is a step in the right direction, but a properly-paid, standalone period of extended paternity leave for fathers is still needed, say critics

Working Families and Child Poverty Action Group call on the chancellor to act

The new law will support workers whose child dies while under the age of 18

Complex legislation and lack of awareness is stopping parents from taking Shared Parental Leave

Acas has released new guidance for employers on supporting employees who have ill or premature babies

What key issues should the next government focus on?

Research thought to be the biggest of its kind found lack of awareness and affordability are still key issues

HR needs to get to grips with gender pay gap reporting, the apprenticeship levy, and childcare-related changes

The CBI has said it wants to see statutory maternity pay extended to 52 weeks from 39

Experts weigh in on the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)'s maternity leave extension plans

More than 100,000 people have signed a petition to extend leave for parents with premature babies

Organisations are expanding leave policies to include fathers, part-time employees and caregivers of parents