Maternity & Parental Leave

Planning ahead for Shared Parental Leave

Tom Burns from global learning company Pearson talks about his experience of taking Shared... read more

Call for greater transparency on flexible working and parental leave

A survey of parents, carers and progressive employers shows big support for greater... read more

Hours to change after maternity leave

I'm due to return to work after additional maternity leave and my company has offered me... read more

Transferring tax allowance on maternity leave

Can I transfer my free taxable allowance (£12,500) to my husband while I'm on maternity... read more

Can my employer withhold sick pay for pregnancy-related illness?

I have had four periods of sickness, three of them related to pregnancy. Payroll are... read more

What if I take a new job while my partner is on Shared Parental Leave?

I’m currently on maternity leave. I’m sharing the leave with my partner. I’m due to... read more

Hachette equalises maternity and Shared Parental pay

Publisher Hachette announces enhanced Shared Parental Leave and day one flexibility. read more

Am I entitled to SMP if I leave the country?

I'm expecting a baby and the due date is in January. I should be entitled to get a... read more

Should I be forced back to work early?

I am currently employed on a temporary contract and I am on maternity leave. My temporary... read more

Delay issuing new contract for reduced hours

I have had 36 weeks maternity leave and was working full time when I left. Work have... read more

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