Family-friendly rights and support

Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.

Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.

This guide explains the statutory right of employees to take carer's leave, including the process for taking leave.

The proposed 2026-27 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay have now been published by the government.

Updated to include the proposed rate of statutory shared parental pay for 2026/2027.

Updated to include the proposed rate of statutory paternity pay for 2026/2027.

Updated to include the proposed rate of statutory neonatal care pay for 2026/2027.

Updated to include the proposed rate of statutory maternity pay for 2026/2027.

Updated to include the proposed rate of statutory adoption pay for 2026/2027.

Updated to include the new rates, applicable from 5 April 2026.

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