Family-friendly rights and support
A model policy where you wish to give the same enhanced leave and pay rights to qualifying employees who are new parents, regardless of their gender. This policy also covers the right to time off for antenatal appointments.
In October 2024 the Government launched a major overhaul of employment law in the form of the Employment Rights Bill. A number of important amendments have been introduced since the proposed legislation was first published. Stephen Simpson, principal editor at Brightmine, joins the podcast to provide an update and help HR departments prepare for the changes.
Updated to reflect the new right for employees to take neonatal care leave and pay for babies born on or after 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect the new right for employees to take neonatal care leave and pay for babies born on or after 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory maternity pay rate from 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory maternity pay rate from 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory maternity pay rate from 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory adoption pay rate from 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory maternity pay rate from 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect that the right to be offered a suitable available vacancy is extended to employees taking neonatal care leave, from 6 April 2025.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to family-friendly rights and support.