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Neonatal care pay

An employee can take up to 12 weeks' statutory neonatal care leave if their child, or a child with whom they have a qualifying relationship, requires medical or palliative care, provided the child was born on or after 6 April 2025.  

While neonatal care leave is available from day one of employment, entitlement to statutory neonatal care pay requires the employee to meet the continuous employment and minimum earnings criteria as set out in legislation.