A rethink has been urged by the government on a parliamentary move that seeks to extend the duration of paid paternity leave from one day to three days following the birth of a child.
The Cabinet acknowledged the social motivations behind the proposed amendment to the 2012 Private Sector Employment Law, but urged legislators to reconsider the amendment, citing a lack of legislative necessity, operational challenges, and the potential economic burden on employers – especially within vital sectors and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) .
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