Explanatory Memorandum

Work and Families Act (Northern Ireland) 2015

2015 CHAPTER 1

8th January 2015

Commentary on Sections

Part 5: General Provisions

Schedule 2: Repeals

Schedule 2 repeals a range of statutory provisions which are primarily associated with, and consequential upon, the abolition of additional paternity leave and additional statutory paternity pay and the removal of the requirement that an employee must have parental or caring responsibilities in order to make a request for flexible working arrangements.