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The UK Creates Neonatal Care Leave and Unpaid Care Leave, and Expands Redundancy Protection

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

Three bills proposing additional, paid leave for parents whose babies require neonatal care, expansion of redundancy protections, and Carer’s leave received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023.

Portugal

Portugal Expands Parental Leave

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

Law no. 13/2023 amending portions of Portugal’s labor law entered in to force on 1 May 2023
and contains provisions expanding parental leave entitlements and the right to request telework arrangements for parents of young or disabled children.