Maternity & Parental Leave

Can I offer a pregnant woman a temporary trial contract?

Can I offer a person who is 24 weeks pregnant a temporary 12-week contract? The post is... read more

Given more pay after maternity leave, but sidelined

During my maternity our company went through a restructure. Just before going on maternity... read more

Bar Council supports extension of redundancy protection for maternity returners

The Bar Council says it supports the extension of redundancy protection for those... read more

TUC calls for SPL to be extended to all workers

The TUC has called for a complete overhaul of Shared Parental Leave. read more

Diageo announces equal parental leave policy

Diageo announces move to an equal parental leave policy. read more

NHS brings in new rules on Shared Parental Leave

NHS Shared Parental Leave Rules

The NHS announces new rules on shared parental leave, including enhanced pay. read more

What impact does having an absent father have on sons’ attitudes to parenting?

Parenting is, in many respects, about reliving, repeating or redoing the past. We often... read more

Employers failing to make public their parental leave policies

New report shows many employers are not publishing their parental leave and pay policies... read more

In favour of sustainable jobs

A little bit of empathy and flexible working and the promise of sustainable jobs would go... read more

Pay deducted for taking a day off with sick child

My employer deducted money from my wages in December. This was because apparently I didn't... read more

Campaign ramps up for more leave for parents of premature babies

More leave for parents of premature babies

Beena Nadeem reports on moves to change the law so parents of premature babies get the... read more

Tackling the barriers to shared parenting

Researchers have this week published what is claimed to be the most comprehensive study of... read more

Can an employer ask for proof in cases of emergency parental leave?

My wife has had to leave the country temporarily for family reasons so I have had to look... read more

The benefits of taking Shared Parental Leave

Shared Parental Leave can be hugely beneficial for parents and their children. A new... read more

Shared Parental Leave: questions and answers

Shared Parental Leave is complex. Our experts answer some of the key questions. read more

Two different maternity policies in different office locations

I am due to go on maternity leave and have found that the company offers enhanced... read more

What do women do when faced with maternity and pregnancy discrimination?

Most mums facing pregnancy and maternity discrimination walk away without taking action,... read more

Survey highlights work pressure on parents of premature babies

Work pressure on parents of premature babies

A new survey shows 66% of dads feel forced to return to work when their premature babies... read more

Love is…sharing the mental load

Jessica Chivers explores what love means in terms of parenting. read more

Raising awareness of the benefits of Shared Parental Leave

The Government stepped up its campaign to promote take-up of Shared Parental Leave this... read more

Do I have to pay back maternity pay?

I am currently on maternity leave after having my premature daughter who is now three... read more