Maternity & Parental Leave

New dads to get access to mental health treatment

New dads to get mental health checks

New and expectant fathers are to be offered mental health checks and treatment if their... read more

Told to use annual holidays to cover gardening leave on maternity leave

Should I lose annual leave if I resign on maternity leave?

I am on statutory maternity pay and have resigned from my role. I am serving 12 weeks'... read more

A quarter of mums find maternity leave harder than they expect

Many mums find maternity leave harder than expected

Over a quarter of mums did not enjoy their maternity leave as much as they thought they... read more

Q&A: On maternity leave and doing two jobs

Q&A: Maternity leave and two jobs

My wife has two jobs. Her main role (job 1) and her part time role (job 2) are with... read more

Calls increase for Shared Parental Leave to be extended to self-employed

Campaign to extend SPL to self employed steps up

Campaigners for Shared Parental Leave to be extended to the self employed are lobbying... read more

Is it legal for a bonus to penalise pregnancy-related sickness?

I returned from work after having my second child. When we return to work if you work... read more

Should I leave after hostile treatment in pregnancy?

I work in an estate agents office and have been top performer several times. I informed my... read more

Opening up spaces to discuss motherhood anxieties

Holly Pither wants to open up spaces for women to speak honestly about how they feel when... read more

Should payment protection be delayed if I am going on maternity leave?

As a result of a restructure I recently lost my job in a local authority.  I have been... read more

Changing jobs while on maternity leave

You’re about to start maternity leave and want to know what your options are.... read more

Can I take shared parental leave if my contract ends before I give birth?

I am currently working as a pre-registration pharmacist and am wanting to clarify that the... read more

Changing jobs while on maternity leave

You’re about to start maternity leave and want to know what your options are.... read more

10 companies to publish their parental leave and pay policies

The deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson has announced 10 major employers... read more

Error made over annual leave accrued on maternity leave

My employer sent me a signed and dated letter when I went on maternity leave. In the... read more

Parental bereavement leave Bill published today

A new workplace right to paid leave for bereaved parents has been officially enshrined in... read more

Partner on maternity leave and being called in for restructure interview

My partner is currently on maternity leave from her full-time public sector job. Her... read more

Talking about women’s health after childbirth

Dr Tracey Sims is a GP with a strong interest in female health. She thinks women in the UK... read more

NHS Trust extends leave for mums of premature babies

An NHS Foundation Trust has become the first in the country to say it will extend the... read more

Not allowed to accrue holiday on parental leave

I requested parental leave straight after my maternity leave as I was still breastfeeding.... read more

Transferring from agency worker to employee: do I get SMP?

I’ve been an agency worker at a company and have been offered a permanent position. I am... read more

A global parental leave policy

Clare Lee is the Head of Human Resources at Johnson & Johnson for the UK, Ireland... read more