Update
Guernsey's Maternity Leave and Adoption Ordinance 2016
25 February 2016
Whereas many Guernsey-based employers already offer contractual parental leave to their staff, there has never been a statutory obligation to do so. The Maternity Leave and Adoption Leave (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2016 (the Ordinance) was adopted on 26 January 2016 and will come into effect on 1 April 2016, bringing Guernsey somewhat into the 21st Century. We discuss the key aspects of the Ordinance for employers.
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