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Father challenges employer over 'unequal' parental rights

A father has launched a crowdfunding page to fund a legal challenge against his employer who he believes unfairly discriminates against new dads.
Baz Price, his wife and daughter
Baz Price, his wife and daughter

In August 2018, Baz Price learnt he would only be entitled to the basic statutory pay and provisions if he took up Shared Parental Leave after his daughter was born. In comparison, new mothers who work for the council are offered enhanced pay under the Maternity Leave Policy, as are parents who have just adopted.

Mr Price had originally decided he would take Shared Parental Leave, while his wife would go back to work after their daughter was born. However, when he learnt he would not be entitled to enhanced pay, the couple’s plans changed, and the new father says it meant he missed out on spending time with his newborn.

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