There is now in force an array of rights that parents are entitled to, including:
- Maternity leave
- Maternity pay and benefits
- Flexible working
- Paternity leave
- Paternity pay
- Adoption leave and pay
- Parental leave and pay
- Time off work for dependents
Despite attempts by successive governments to simplify the law in this area, it is still extremely complex and you might not be able to get the answers you want from the internet, for example. The kind of questions that are put to our Employment lawyers all the time include these:
- Am I entitled to maternity leave?
- How long does maternity leave last for?
- What am I entitled to in terms of maternity pay and benefits?
- Am I entitled to return to the same job after maternity leave?
- Can I ask to return on a part-time basis? What if my employer refuses?
- Can I be made redundant while I am on maternity leave?
- What rights will I have if I need to deal with an emergency?
- What rights does my husband/partner have?
It is impossible here to answer all of these questions about maternity and parental rights, as so much depends on the facts of each case.
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