Plans to reduce maternity leave to 18 weeks criticised by mothers and employers

Working Families is delighted to be partnering with Bright Horizons 

Following campaigning by Working Families and others, the Government have changed the proposed 24 hour rule for eligibility to Tax Credit for some couples. 

Some good news on child benefit, but very little for those on the lowest incomes and  WTC rule change in April 2012  will make some working parents poorer

http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/articles/new-thinking/policy/working-families-response-to-the-budget

Working Families publishes the 2011 legal advice service report

Survey shows that employers cannot offer the hours parents need

The annual benchmark survey and awards on flexible working and work-life culture is now open

Following concern by Sands and Working Families over benefits for bereaved mothers, the government has changed its guidance

http://www.savechildbenefit.org.uk/

Declan Anderson is running the marathon for Working Families.  Find out more about how to support Declan by clicking here.

Working Families and Capability Jane’s report on Jobsharing has been commended in the House of Commons: http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2010-12/2581

Capability Jane and Working Families report on senior level job sharing is launched today

Working Families says Autumn Statement is bad news for child poverty and more in-work poverty is likely.

Working Families responds to news stories of employment law reforms

We have ONE space in next April's London Marathon to offer to a supporter who would like to be part of this amazing event. Deadline for entry 9 January 2012.

Delaying the reforms will not allow the coalition agreement to be fulfilled nor deliver a more family friendly Britain.  See Sarah Jackson's comment here

We welcome the announcement on help with childcare costs but call for further incentives

Employers large and small are making plans for the week

The Top 10, Top 30 and Award winners are announced
 

We are delighted that Unum is our lead sponsor for National Work-Life Week

Employers and employees are making plans for next week

We are delighted to partner with Bright Horizons for next week's webinars. Sign up for tips on work-life balance and flexible working.

Remember A Charity is launching a new campaign to ask charity supporters to leave a legacy to their favourite charity

The finalists for the special awards have been unveiled

Working Families' response to the Modern Workplaces consultation says UK plc can’t afford to delay proposals to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees.

CBI claims flexble working law is 'unnecessary' 

Can Britain afford to forgo flexible working?

Dr Caroline Gatrell from Lancaster University discusses some of the key findings from our father research on radio 5 Live's  The Mens Room (from 0:38:04)

Minister comments at launch of new research on Working for Fathers

Great news on flexible working but more needed for low income fathers

Response to the extension of the employment law review

Working Families comments on a new DWP report that says parents want to look after their own children and that wellbeing, not financial gain, is their primary concern. 

Report uncovers discrimination and reduced flexibility

This is not a budget for families struggling to make work pay

4 in 10 employers are not ready for APL

Sarah Jackson responds to today's announcement

Government plans to exempt small business from maternity and paternity provisions are a retrograde step

We have launched a new blog today, with working fathers talking about their experience of combining work and family life. Visit the blog here

Working Families welcomes plans which allow fathers to take more leave

Working Families helpline is helping to tackle discrimination

CEO of Working Families discusses the gender pay gap and maternity rights.

Working Families comments on the in-work poverty findings detailed in the JRF report

Working Families urges the inclusion of work life balance in wellbeing statistics

Looking after fathers’ wellbeing at work has implications for employer productivity.

Working Families welcomes a simpler benefit system but warns against sanctions for poor parents

New research from Working Families reveals the facts about today's working dads

Working Families responds to the Comprehensive Spending Review

Thirty outstanding UK organisations have today achieved a place on the Top Employers for Working Families A-Z list and a further 12 have won a Top Employers for Working Families 2010 award.

The Waving not drowning project is run by Janet Mearns for parents of disabled children and carers of adults who want to combine paid work with their caring responsibilities.

Find out more and read the latest bulletin.

Benefit cut is a blunt instrument that risks hitting people who can ill-afford it.

Charity welcomes extension of the right to request and confirmation of Additional Paternity Leave

Organisations across the UK are getting in gear for National Work-Life Week

Working Families' comment on the EU proposal
 

The report produced by the IPA and Working Families offers agency management a number of insights into Gen-X and Gen-Y and reports on how to retain a talented workforce through flexible working.

An artlcle on the report appeared in Campaign (3rd September 2010)

The search for family-friendly employers is nearly over.

Working Families supports a call for benefit simplification but a broader approach is needed:  family-shaped jobs and affordable childcare are key to helping parents back to work.

Working Families National Work- Life Week will highlight the benefits for employees and employers of getting the balance right

Entry deadline is now 16th July 2010

Our response on what the budget means for working families

As Father's Day approaches, Working Families calls for support for the Take up Top up Campaign

The government has announced that all employees will have the Right to Request flexible working

 England batsman takes paternity leave and flies home for birth of his baby

New interactive online quiz to help couples plan their work and family life

As the election is called, Working Families sets out its manifesto demands

Report identifies five key areas of concern

The search for family friendly employers begins in April

Working Families calls for manifesto commitment to flexible public sector jobs