Maternity & Parental Leave

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

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

Covid-19 case study: Zurich Insurance

Zurich Insurance has offered its employees a range of benefits during lockdown, with many... read more

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

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

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

Viewing the transition to parenthood as a business benefit

A new education programme highlights the benefits new parents can bring to their... read more

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

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

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

Furlough extended for parental leave returners

The Chancellor has announced that the furlough scheme is still open to parental leave... read more

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

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

Job changed during shared parental leave

I have done shared parental leave - I have taken six months off then returned for three... read more

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

Parental leave pay to be calculated on full pay not furloughed pay

Furloughed workers who go on leave after 25th April will have their parental leave pay... read more

Clarification on parental leave and furloughing in updated guidance

Clarification on parental leave and furloughing

Updated guidance on furloughing staff covers payments on return from parental leave, IR35... read more

Parents complain of unfairness over income protection schemes

People on parental leave could see their income significantly impacted under the... read more

Parental bereavement leave comes in

A new right to parental bereavement leave comes in today as statutory parental leave and... read more

Do I have priority over alternative employment after maternity leave?

I have less than two years employment and my contract ends just after I go on maternity... read more

Do I have to pay back maternity pay if the company said I didn’t have to?

The company’s maternity policy is that employees must return to work for 3 months after... read more