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Maternity leave and maternity pay
Updated with information on the Government's review into parental leave and pay.
Updated with information on the Government’s implementation timetable for strengthened protections for pregnant workers and new mothers under the Employment Rights Bill, and on the Government’s review into parental leave and pay.
Updated to reflect the publication of the Government's Employment Rights Bill implementation roadmap.
Updated to reflect changes to rules applicable in Australia and to include additional information on provisions in Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Romania, South Korea and Turkey.
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 that the right to be offered a suitable available vacancy is extended to employees taking neonatal care leave, from 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect the right to neonatal care leave.
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