Supporting new and expectant parents
Updated to reflect that the Government has confirmed that the right to neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025.
Enhanced with additional information on how employers can support employees who are experiencing menopausal symptoms, including adopting the BS 30416 - Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause in the Workplace guidance and toolkit.
Enhanced with insights from the 2024 Brightmine maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay research.
Enhanced with insights from the 2024 Brightmine maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay research.
The HR & Compliance Centre 2024 parental leave survey report provides insight into organisations' maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave practices.
Enhanced by creating seven separate guides on supporting pregnant employees and new mothers, to help you find the guidance you need. This initial guide focuses on the business benefits of providing support to pregnant employees and new parents.
An overview of the key actions employers and employees should take through the three key stages of the maternity process: during pregnancy, maternity leave and the return to work.
Leading practice guidance exploring how training can help line managers and employees alike manage the transition through the maternity process.
Leading practice guidance focusing on the actions that can be taken once an employee has announced they are pregnant to ensure they feel supported.
Leading practice guidance discussing the practical and emotional assistance that employers can provide to parents if unexpected events occur during or following pregnancy.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to supporting new and expectant parents.