Employment law - Work and parents
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Paternity leave checklistThis checklist sets out the main issues to be considered when an employee wishes to take paternity leave following the birth of a child. Unless enhanced contractual rights are given, this will be a single period of leave of... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Paternity leave ineligibility letterWhere an employee gives notice of their entitlement to statutory paternity leave but isn't eligible to take it because they don't have sufficient continuous employment, you can use our letter to let them know.Eligibi... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Parental leave request formBoth male and female employees are entitled to take unpaid parental leave to look after a child under 18 in respect of whom they have parental responsibility. This could involve the employee taking up to 18 weeks off work, ... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Paternity leave request formThe right to paternity leave entitles eligible employees to take either a single period of one or two weeks off work or two non-consecutive periods of one week each off work following the birth or adoption of a child for... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Paternity rights following loss of pregnancy letterWhere an employee's wife or partner suffers either a miscarriage or a stillbirth, only if their wife or partner was more than 24 weeks' pregnant will the employee be eligible for paternity leave. Send... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Maternity part-time work request - meeting invitationIt's relatively common for employees on maternity leave to informally request to return to work on a part-time basis. If they do so, our letter enables you to arrange a meeting with them to discuss ... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Letter to employee on maternity leave Once an employee on maternity leave has given birth, it's a good idea to write and congratulate them. You can also use this as a useful opportunity to remind them of the expected return date and to raise the issue... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Paternity leave policyPaternity leave essentially enables eligible employees (usually fathers) to take up to two weeks off work following the birth or adoption of their child. Our policy statement sets out the employee's statutory rights to paternity ... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Time off for dependants policyEmployees have a statutory right to unpaid time off work to deal with certain unexpected or sudden events or situations involving a dependant. Our time off for dependants policy statement sets out the employee's statutory... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Carer's leave formIf an employee is eligible and wishes to take unpaid carer's leave, they must first comply with certain statutory notice requirements.Notice requirementsAn employee may take the carer's leave to which they're entitled on such days as th... Read more
08 Mar 2024
