There Are Statutory Maternity and Paternity Rights
When you or your partner have a baby, you are entitled to time off. Those who give birth will be eligible for Maternity Leave, while if you are the partner of someone who has given birth you will be eligible for paternity leave. Click on the links below for more information.
There are other forms of leave that relate to families, for example Adoption Leave or Shared Paternal Leave. Your employer will be able to give you more information about these.
There are other forms of leave that relate to families, for example Adoption Leave or Shared Paternal Leave. Your employer will be able to give you more information about these.
This information has been developed by the Local Employability Partnership.