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Shared Parental Leave is Failing to Deliver for Dads | Blog | Mix Diversity
Shared parental leave - part of a parenting leave system that’s now the worst in Europe for fathers - has officially failed. Many couples aren’t eligible for SPL in the first place; most of those who are can’t afford to use it; fathers can only take the leave if the mother gives up some of hers; and it’s unwieldy for employers to administer. Intern... See more
Dr Ezgi Kaya • Shared Parental Leave fails to deliver for dads
Jasmine Kelland, associate professor in HRM at the University of Plymouth, highlighted the barriers fathers faced trying to access leave that “aren’t widely discussed” and had been “perpetuated for years despite so much societal change”.
“Much of UK society still associates fatherhood with breadwinning behaviours, and when fathers access workplace ... See more
“Much of UK society still associates fatherhood with breadwinning behaviours, and when fathers access workplace ... See more
Freddie Clemo • Hardly any dads have used shared parental leave since scheme was introduced 10 years ago, research finds
The study findings are timely given the new Labour Government’s Manifesto commitment to reviewing the parental leave system within its first year in office. The previous Government’s own evaluation of SPL published last year, found that only 1% of eligible mothers and 5% of eligible fathers took it.
Dr Ezgi Kaya • Shared Parental Leave fails to deliver for dads
The Department for Business and Trade recently published their report evaluating whether the SPL scheme has achieved its original objectives (the ‘Report’). The long-awaited Report has revealed that only 1% of eligible mothers and 5% of eligible fathers and partners have taken up SPL. HMRC data shows that those in receipt of Shared Parental Pay has... See more
Michael Briggs • A government report on Shared Parental Leave reveals a low take-up by eligible parents
In response to the notion that Dads and partners are able to access the Shared Parental Leave scheme should they wish to spend longer with their new children Joeli adds, “Shared Parental Leave has failed on almost every measure set by the Government. In addition, the scheme is fundamentally flawed. It is not shared parental leave at all, it is shar... See more
Joeli Brearley • 70% OF DADS WHO DIDN’T TAKE THEIR FULL PATERNITY LEAVE ENTITLEMENT HAD TO CUT IT SHORT DUE TO COST - Pregnant Then Screwed
I didn’t know any other dads taking SPL so there was no one to talk to about the experience I was having, other than my wife. When people found out I was taking SPL there were some raised eyebrows. Some people thought my wife was super generous to share leave which added to the stigma. It was challenging walking into a baby club and being the only ... See more