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This paper investigates how the Employment Rights Act 2025 impacts family structures and rights, particularly focusing on its inadequacies.

Family-friendly rights in the Employment Rights Act 2025 and the endurance of traditional household arrangements

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This paper investigates how the Employment Rights Act 2025 impacts family structures and rights, particularly focusing on its inadequacies.
Analyzed the provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 regarding family-friendly rights.
Identified key weaknesses in existing work-family policies as noted by the Women and Committee.
Proposed legal reforms inspired by the Nordic model for better family support.
The Act improves access to family leave but still favors mothers over fathers in many aspects.
Identified four weaknesses: strict eligibility rules, low pay, limited flexibility, and maternal gatekeeping.
Advocated for reforms based on Nordic policies that promote dual earner/carer models and longer paid leave.

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This analysis examines the shortcomings of the Employment Rights Act 2025 in addressing traditional family roles, highlighting future reforms.

Manisha Mathews (2026) studied this question.

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This analysis examines the shortcomings of the Employment Rights Act 2025 in addressing traditional family roles, highlighting future reforms.