FAQs

All items: Notice and timing of shared parental leave

How does the death of one partner affect the entitlement of the other to shared parental leave?
How is an employee's entitlement to shared parental leave affected if their child dies?
Can both parents have a period back at work at the same time, before taking further periods of shared parental leave?
If an employee submits three separate notices requesting three separate periods of shared parental leave, can the employer refuse the requests?
Can an employee change their mind about when they intend to take shared parental leave, for example if their partner's employer does not agree to the requested pattern?
Can a mother's partner begin a period of shared parental leave while the mother is still on maternity leave?
Can an employee use periods of shared parental leave to reduce their hours over a period, for example by working for two days a week and taking shared parental leave for three days a week?
What is "discontinuous leave" under the shared parental leave regime?
If an employee who is eligible to take shared parental leave works in a school, can they take periods of leave during term time and "return to work" during school holidays?
Can an employer have a policy of refusing all requests for discontinuous periods of shared parental leave?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on notice and timing of shared parental leave.