Petition Mandatory for all employers to offer a phased return to work for new parents

Offering working parents a phased return to work will help to provide a smoother transition back to work. Providing the stay at home parent with an enhanced support system and allowing the working parent more time to form a positive relationship without as much of a financial burden.

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28 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 28 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 3 May 2017
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