Shared Parental Leave | How many workers plan to use it?

Employers should brace themselves for an increase in the number of staff members wanting to utilise Shared Parental Leave (SPL), new research has found.

The report, which was commissioned by employment law specialists Winckworth Sherwood, revealed the results of an exclusive YouGov poll which surveyed employees and company decision-makers, highlighting that there has been a spike in intentions for people to take SPL.

Currently, just seven per cent of employees with children have taken up SPL while 38% of those planning to have a family in the future want to use it.

Louise Lawrence, Partner, Winckworth Sherwood, explained: “The statutory scheme for Shared Parental Leave is complex, and it’s relatively low paid, but nevertheless a major shift could be upon us.