Proposed Bill amendments to increase support for parents

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From next year, government-paid paternity leave may double from two to four weeks, while unpaid infant care leave may also double to 12 days a year for each parent. These are the proposed changes to boost support for new parents. Sherlyn Seah tells us more.

 

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