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Pregnancy at work

Pregnant employees' rights in relation to health and safety, antenatal care and dismissal/discrimination

Maternity leave and pay

Be aware of the statutory right to leave and pay when your employee has a baby

Paternity leave and pay

Employees' rights in relation to paternity leave and pay for births, and both UK and overseas adoptions

Adoption leave and pay

Employees' rights to leave and pay for UK and overseas adoptions

Parental leave and time off for dependants

Be aware of the statutory right to unpaid leave for employees with children and your obligations when employees need time off to care for dependants

Managing expectant and new mothers at work

The rights of expectant and new mothers in the workplace and your responsibilities as an employer

Managing paternity and adoption leave and pay

The rights of adopters and new fathers in the workplace and your responsibilities as an employer

Flexible working - the law and best practice

Information about flexible working, how to implement it and the benefits it can bring to your business

Choose the right type of flexible working

This interactive tool helps you understand the flexible working schemes that would best fit your business

 
 
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