Maternity & Parental Leave

Can my employer exclude me from a training opportunity if I am on maternity leave?

I was still on maternity leave when my colleagues were offered the chance to embark on a... read more

Downgraded on maternity leave?

I returned to work after 52 weeks of maternity leave. We recruited a consultant with more... read more

Excluded from training opportunity due to maternity leave

I was still on maternity leave when my colleagues were offered the chance to embark on a... read more

Will I still get maternity pay if my company becomes insolvent?

Simon Renshaw from AABRS gives some advice on your rights to maternity pay if your company... read more

Enhanced maternity linked to steep performance targets

I am a Director and head of division of my company. I am non-billing but earn commission... read more

How to avoid getting into debt on maternity leave

John Baird from Scotland Debt Solutions gives some advice on how to get through your... read more

Why employers should consider extending leave for parents of premature babies

Nina Gilbert recounts how having a flexible employer helped her get back to work after... read more

Pregnant women and new parents to get enhanced redundancy protections

New parents to get enhanced redundancy protections

Government announces extension to protection for parents returning from maternity,... read more

Nationwide extends parental leave for parents of premature babies

Nationwide has announced plans to extend parental leave for parents of premature babies. read more

PM proposes new leave right for parents of premature babies

Theresa May bows out with a consultation paper on proposed changes to parental leave,... read more

Is there a time limit on repayments of enhanced maternity pay?

I was paid enhanced maternity pay and my contract said I needed to pay this money back if... read more

Number of dads taking paternity leave falls

Figures show that the number of dads taking paternity leave is falling - possibly due to... read more

‘Three quarters of FTSE companies don’t publish parental leave details’

Less than a quarter of FTSE 100 companies published details of their parental leave... read more

Will paternity leave be extended?

Will the Prime Minister try to push through a change in paternity leave before she leaves... read more

Why MPs need maternity leave

A campaign for money to be set aside to recognise that MPs have babies and need to go on... read more

Campaigners back Stella Creasy on parental leave for MPs

workingmums.co.uk has joined campaigners who have called out Parliament's lack of... read more

Work Life Cycle Survey

From flexible working and family support to attitudes to mental well being and carers in... read more

UK ranks low for paid parental leave

A new UNICEF ranking of wealthier countries shows the UK near the bottom for paid parental... read more

I took a temp second job in maternity leave. Can I return to my primary role?

Whilst l was on maternity leave claiming SMP, the pub where l worked was bought by another... read more

Campaign steps up for extended leave for parents of premature babies

Campaigners have stepped up their action to get the Government to extend leave for parents... read more

Do I need to pay back maternity pay in the case of birth trauma & brain injury?

I am due to return to work after 53 weeks of maternity leave. I received enhanced... read more