What you need to know about shared parental leave
Ryan Barnett explains why Shared Parental Leave (SPL) should be extended to the self-employed.
- 15 Jul 2019
We understand that taking care of your money can seem rather daunting for many freelancers. That is why, to complement our regular magazine, Modern Work, we created My Money – a hub of advice, information and ideas on all things freelance finance, including credit scores and co-working spaces to pensions and taking control of your taxes.
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Ryan Barnett explains why Shared Parental Leave (SPL) should be extended to the self-employed.
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