Fathers may get 10 Months Paternity Leave

The video discusses the current state of maternity and paternity leave, highlighting the challenges faced by fathers like Trev who feel limited by the existing policies. It explores the potential for reforms that would allow parents to share leave more flexibly, benefiting families. However, small businesses express concerns about the financial and operational impact of such changes. The Deputy Prime Minister argues that current rules are outdated and that reforms would benefit all parties involved.

What is the current duration of paid maternity leave that Amy is entitled to?

• Three months

• Twelve months

• Nine months

• Six months

How does Trev feel about the current paternity leave system?

• He feels it is sufficient

• He feels guilty for not being able to spend more time with his child

• He is indifferent

• He believes it is too long

What change is proposed for paternity leave in the reforms?

• Fathers can take leave only after mothers

• Fathers will have a longer single block of leave

• Fathers will have no leave

• Fathers can split their leave and take it together with mothers

What concern do small businesses have regarding the proposed parental leave reforms?

• More employee satisfaction

• Easier management of absenteeism

• Increased productivity

• Unmanageable costs and red tape

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, how do the current parental leave rules compare to the proposed reforms?

• They are modern and effective

• They belong in the Edwardian era

• They are already perfect

• They are too flexible