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	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Small firms 'may struggle to cope with new paternity leave plans' New plans announced by the government concerning paternity leave rights have caused concern among small firms. The Labour administration unveiled proposals under which fathers would have the right to transfer parental leave from their partner. Due to come into force next year, the new rules would mean men are able to take up to six months' paternity leave, three of which would be paid. Many firms, particularly smaller ones, have not welcomed the development. According to the Press and Journal, the timing of the announcement could not be worse for some businesses. It stated that companies are already saddled with a considerable amount of red tape and new legislation will make it hard to operate "let alone turn a respectable profit". The organisation's Andy Willox remarked: "If you've got a business with four employees and take one away that's 25 per cent of the workforce. It means running around to try and employ someone to fill the gap." Related Articles: 3/5/2012 - OECD called into investigate 'blatant' employment law breaches at Liverpool firm 27/4/2012 - Supreme Court ruling gives green light to forced retirement? 20/4/2012 - Disabled workers demonstrate over Remploy closures 5/4/2012 - Employment tribunal rules set for shake-up 4/4/2012 - Bosses urged to make Diamond Jubilee a holiday More Employment Law News