Extend Paternity Leave by 3 months with pay in light of Covid-19

Given the current pandemic, fathers should be able to remain home for a longer period of time. This will not only relieve pressure financially, but it should also help with social distancing, emotional stress and the pressures put on the new mother.

This petition closed on 1 Jan 2021 with 14 signatures


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Reduce the pressure put on families during the pandemic who are currently stretched already.


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