Unpaid leave will now be available to parents with children under 16

29 July 2008 No Comment

Millions more parents will get the right to take time off work in family emergencies under a Government deal with the trade unions hammered out yesterday.

Unpaid leave will be extended to all those with families under 16 in case they need to look after a sick child or want to give them emotional support during exam times.

Unpaid leave is only available at the moment until the youngest child is six.