Family-friendly rights and support

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  FAQs

  When will an employee who is adopting a child be eligible for shared parental leave?

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  FAQs

  Can both parents have a period back at work at the same time, before taking further periods of shared parental leave?

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  FAQs

  If an employee submits three separate notices requesting three separate periods of shared parental leave, can the employer refuse the requests?

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  FAQs

  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?

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  FAQs

  Which employees are entitled to statutory shared parental pay?

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  FAQs

  When will an employee who is adopting a child qualify for statutory shared parental pay?

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  FAQs

  Can a mother's partner begin a period of shared parental leave while the mother is still on maternity leave?

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  Tasks

  Advise an employee on qualifying criteria for shared parental leave

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  FAQs

  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?

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  How to

  How to deal with requests for time off for antenatal care

  Practical guidance on dealing with requests for time off for antenatal care, including the right for fathers and partners to attend appointments.