Mothers in Jersey are currently entitled to two weeks of paid maternity and at least six weeks of unpaid leave, while fathers are allowed up two weeks unpaid.
Last year the UK introduced legislation for shared leave, allowing parents to take up to 50 weeks off – split between them – following the first two weeks after birth, and to receive statutory pay.
And following the introduction of the law in the UK, Social Security Minister Susie Pinel has directed the Employment Forum, an advisory body, to review family-friendly rights in Jersey later this year.
