Businesses told to prepare for planned changes to parental rights

The Department for Enterprise is advising businesses to make sure they're ready for changes to parental and compassionate leave in November.

If Tynwald approves the changes, from November 1 mums and dads will have new rights to take time off.

That includes legal rights to leave after the death of a child or miscarriage, and up to 50 weeks' shared leave for new parents.

Treasury says it'll introduce a new allowance for shared parental and bereavement leave to help those who aren't paid for it by their employer.