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Ordinary parental leave
Updated to detail the number of employment law reforms into the 289 pages of the Employment Rights Act.
Updated to reflect the introduction of a day-one right to ordinary parental leave, effective from 6 April 2026.
Updated to reflect that the day-one right to ordinary parental leave will come into force on 6 April 2026.
Updated to reflect that Regulations have been passed bringing the day-one right to paternity and parental leave into effect from 6 April 2026.
Reviewed and enhanced throughout, with new guidance on preparing cover for the employee's role and talking points to facilitate interactive training sessions.
Updated to include new details on neonatal care leave (for a child born on or after 6 April 2025).
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