Family-friendly rights and support
Millions of workers previously denied time off for the birth of their child will become eligible for day one rights to parental leave from April, as ministers lay new regulations stemming from the Employment Rights Act 2025 before Parliament today (12 January).
The proposed 2026-27 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay have now been published by the government.
The current system of parental leave in the UK has 'fundamental failings', according to a new report from the Women and Equalities Committee.
The 2025-26 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay have been published by the Government.
Almost one in six 'sandwich carers' find it difficult to cope financially and a high proportion are on low incomes, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
The new government confirmed that it would bring forward an Employment Rights Bill in the King's Speech today (17 July) - legislation that will "ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights".
More parents in England plan to increase their working hours or return to work as they become eligible for free childcare support, but many are struggling to access childminders or nursery places.
The Carer's Leave Bill, which could see working carers get access to one week of unpaid carer's leave, has been passed by MPs.
Two long-awaited bills - one that makes it illegal for employers to withhold tips from workers, and another that gives employees the right to neonatal leave and pay - have passed a crucial stage in the House of Commons.
The 2023/24 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay have been set by the Department for Work and Pensions.
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