Maternity & Parental Leave
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
Maternity & Parental Leave
Read all the latest news and features related to maternity and parental leave in this archive. There are guides, case studies, Q&As and news items to guide you through the big adjustment in your life.
Maternity & Parental Leave
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
Childcare
Work Life Cycle Survey
From flexible working and family support to attitudes to mental well being and carers in... read more
Childcare
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
Maternity & Parental Leave
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
Maternity & Parental Leave
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
Maternity & Parental Leave
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
Maternity & Parental Leave
‘£2K new parent injection could address gender pension gap’
A new report from Which? calls for a cash injection to be paid to new parents who are... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Questioning equality over parental leave
The recent Court of Appeal ruling on Shared Parental Pay throws up some interesting issues... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Communicating better about shared parental leave
A new survey finds employers are not proactive enough in encouraging dads to think about... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
The importance of solo charge on shared parental leave
Nick Davies talks about his experience of taking six months' shared parental leave. read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Enhancing maternity pay ‘is not discriminatory’
The Court of Appeal has ruled that enhancing maternity pay but not shared parental pay is... read more
Employment Rights
Increase in maternity and paternity discrimination cases
A survey of employment lawyers shows a big increase in claims for maternity and paternity... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Bill tabled to extend maternity discrimination legislation
A 10-minute Rule Bill on extending maternity protection on return from work will be tabled... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
More support for SMEs?
SMEs face specific challenges with regard to flexible working and family support, as a new... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Should I have equal rights with regard to enhanced maternity pay?
I have been with my employer on a fixed-term contract for more than two years. The... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Volvo announces equal parental leave pilot
Volvo has launched a pilot gender neutral parental leave programme in Europe, the Middle... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
“The opportunity to have time off with your young child comes only once… “
Pearson's Chris Colyer talks about his experience of taking Shared Parental Leave and why... read more
Employment Rights
What does ‘suitable equivalent’ mean in connection with restructure?
I am returning from maternity leave and a restructuring has been announced by my... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Can I return to my original hours after maternity leave?
I have returned to work after maternity leave in an agreed deal to come back earlier than... read more
Employment Rights
Are you a slashie?
Are you a dog walker/nurse/soap maker, managing several different jobs? A growing number... read more
