A number of changes come into force today concerning employment rights on the Isle of Man.

Written statements are becoming a 'day one right', partners will be granted time off for antenatal appointments, and people going through the adoption process will have the right to leave to attend appointments.

There are also new rights for people taking time off to care for dependents, and changes to the Island's whistleblowing regime.

In this edition of Newscast we hear from Kimberley Emery, Industrial Relations Officer with the Manx Industrial Relations Service.