The Department of Enterprise says from November 1, parents will get stronger support with new shared parental and bereavement leave rights.
Parents can now share up to 50 weeks of leave in a child's first year, including for adoption.
Those facing loss can take up to two weeks' bereavement leave or one week leave after miscarriage, with allowances for unpaid workers.
The department is advising employers to make sure they're ready for the changes this weekend - you can find guidance here.
Warning over beach work in Douglas next week
Douglas Council is asking people to take care on the beach as it shifts sand around from next week.
Racer appeals for return of missing awning
An Island racer has threatened to break fingers after his awning went missing from the Southern 100 paddock.
Charity worker announces Malew election bid
Another candidate has declared their intention to stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
Woman releases fundraising poetry book
A book of poetry has been published by a local author in aid of cancer charities.
Castletown hosts tin bath racing
There'll be road closures in central Castletown today as the World Tin Bath Championships get underway.
New Deputy High Bailiff needed - could it be you?
Could you be the Island's next Deputy High Bailiff?
Mountain Road closed for skateboarding today
The northern end of the Mountain Road will be shut for much of today.
Peel ready for huge community sale later
Peel will host the Island's biggest jumble sale today.
