Family leave and carers' rights help for small teams
Understand the leave, notice and records involved when someone becomes a parent or cares for someone.
Maternity and family leave
Handle maternity and family leave with clear dates, the correct pay decision and a return plan that respects the person taking leave.
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Adoption leave
Adoption leave is statutory time away from work for an eligible employee who adopts a child or becomes a parent through surrogacy.
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Carer’s Leave
Carer’s Leave is a Great Britain employee’s right to one unpaid working week off in 12 months to care for a dependant with a long-term need.
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Maternity leave
Maternity leave is statutory time away from work for an employee who is pregnant and gives birth, lasting for up to 52 weeks.
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Paternity leave
Paternity leave is statutory time off for an eligible employee to support a partner and care for a child after birth, adoption or surrogacy.
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Shared Parental Leave
Shared Parental Leave lets eligible parents share leave remaining after maternity or adoption leave or pay ends early.
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Time off for dependants
Time off for dependants is an employee's right to reasonable time away from work for an unexpected emergency involving a dependant.
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