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Family Friendly Rights at Work: Episode 4 – Shared Parental Leave & Parental Leave

Family Friendly and Parental Rights

Shared Parental Leave & Parental Leave

This is a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. In this fourth episode in the series I summarise the two different types of Parental Leave that are available for employees who are parents.

In this episode I will cover:

  • The difference between Shared Parental Leave and Parental Leave
  • A summary of Shared Parental Leave
  • Employee eligibility for Parental Leave
  • How long employees can take for Parental Leave
  • Employee rights whilst taking Parental Leave and when they return to work
  • How an employer can postpone Parental Leave
  • Employee rights if they take Parental Leave
  • Practical tips on dealing with Parental Leave

You can listen to a whole episode on Shared Parental Leave here: Episode 12

Read more about Shared Parental Leave in two previous articles here and here

Action Points

  1. Ensure you understand the difference between Parental Leave and Shared Parental Leave;
  2. Check that you have details of both types of leave in your staff Handbook;
  3. Seek advice if you receive a request for Parental Leave or Shared Parental Leave and you are unsure of how to handle the situation. You can contact me by email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or phone 023 8098 2006 or 01983 897003 if you would like to discuss.

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The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.

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Alison Colley

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