Maternity & Parental Leave
MPs debate extending parental leave during Covid
MPs debated extending parental leave in the light of Covid-19 yesterday, but the... 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
Statistics show dads take parental leave when it is offered at full pay
Insurance company Zurich's equal parental leave policy - which offers 16 weeks at full pay... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
‘Extreme disappointment’ in government response on parental leave during Covid
The Petitions Committee has expressed extreme disappointment in the Government's response... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Low take-up of shared parental leave continues
New analysis of last year's figures shows low take-up of Shared Parental Leave continues. read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Finding balance as a parent of twins, triplets or more
Leonie Huie's forthcoming book aims to help parents who are struggling to get back to work... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Labour calls for maternity pay protection during coronavirus pandemic
Labour has called on the Government to protect pregnant women's access to SMP during the... read more
Employment Rights
Redundancy when you are pregnant or on maternity leave
If you are threatened with redundancy when you are pregnant or on maternity leave, you... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Government criticised for failure to respond to urgent request for action on parental leave
The Chair of the Petitions Committee has criticised the Government for failing to act... read more
Childcare
Covid-19 case study: Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance has offered its employees a range of benefits during lockdown, with many... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Government sued over impact of self employed scheme on women on maternity leave
Charity Pregnant Then Screwed is taking legal action against the Chancellor claiming... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
On short-term contract: what are my maternity rights?
I'm on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, but I start my own maternity leave before it... read more
Childcare
Report calls for action on childcare and Covid-related parental leave issues
A new report calls for urgent action to help new and expectant parents navigate Covid-19,... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Viewing the transition to parenthood as a business benefit
A new education programme highlights the benefits new parents can bring to their... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
High Court to hear claim about Universal Credit and Maternity Allowance
Today the High Court will begin hearing a claim that the fact that Maternity Allowance can... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
How to apply for part time work after maternity leave
Becoming a mother undoubtedly has an effect on your attitude to work. Each of us has to... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Quarter of pregnant women have faced bias during pandemic
A new TUC survey shows that one in four pregnant women have been discriminated against... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Furlough extended for parental leave returners
The Chancellor has announced that the furlough scheme is still open to parental leave... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Should post-maternity holiday be paid at my old hours’ rate?
I am due to return back to work in July. I have accrued 17 days holiday in this six-month... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Should furlough pay be based on pre-maternity hours?
I return to work on Monday and through a flexible working request a while ago increased my... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Job changed during shared parental leave
I have done shared parental leave - I have taken six months off then returned for three... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Handed in notice on maternity leave – should I still get my SMP?
I went on maternity leave on late last year. I gave my eight weeks' notice to return to... read more
