Germany offers grand-paternity leave
Published: 25 November, 2008, 09:22
From next year, grandparents in Germany will be allowed to take paid leave to look after their grandchildren in an attempt to help young parents stay in education.
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Published: 25 November, 2008, 09:22
From next year, grandparents in Germany will be allowed to take paid leave to look after their grandchildren in an attempt to help young parents stay in education.