PARENTAL LEAVE MODEL SCHEME. The NJC parental leave model scheme is reproduced here for the assistance and information of local agreements 1.1 Parental leave of 13 weeks shall be granted to employees having or expecting to have responsibility for a child as defined in the Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulation 13 (2) 1999. An additional 5 weeks shall be granted to those with responsibility for a child for whom Disability Living Allowance has been awarded. 1.2 Authorities should make parental leave available to those with parental responsibilities but who do not fall under the legal definition. This might include xxxxxx parents; adoptive parents prior to placement; grandparents with a significant parenting role and stepparents. 1.3 Leave shall be granted for the purposes of caring for a child up to the age of 8; or for eight years following placement for adoption or up to the age of 18, whichever is the soonest; or up to the age of 18 for children for whom disability living allowance has been awarded.
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Samples: Joint Negotiating Committee Agreement, Joint Negotiating Committee Agreement, Joint Negotiating Committee Agreement
