Equality Champion to Fight for a Fair Deal for Fathers Eoc Chairwoman to Join Campaign for Paternity Rights, but Business Leaders Fear Knock-On Damage
Sunday Herald › April 04, 2005
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THE chair of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has called for paternity leave to become an election issue, accusing politicians of being "out of touch" with the needs of families.
Julie Mellor made the comments ahead of taking up a new appointment as chair of the campaign group Fathers Direct.See the full content of this document
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Equality Champion to Fight for a Fair Deal for Fathers Eoc Chairwoman to Join Campaign for Paternity Rights, but Business Leaders Fear Knock-On Damage
Although she will retain her title of chair at the EOC, her new role is expected to bring into sharp focus the issue of fathers' rights over paternity leave and pay.
Business leaders are against extending paternity leave and pay.Mellor told the Sunday Herald this weekend that the government and politi...See the full content of this document
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