[Updated for 6th April 2026] The two separate entitlements noted under this heading have similar names e.g. Parental Leave and Shared Parental Leave but the conditions are quite different. Parental Leave & Pay ~/ Qualifying Conditions Parent must have one year’s continuous service and meet the age and time conditions: Leave Entitlement Pay re Statutory […]
Category: Leave for Family Issues
Bereavement Leave & Pay for Parents ~/
[Updated 07/04/2026] This is a relatively new statutory right for up to 2 weeks leave and pay in such sorrowful cirumstances. Bereavement Leave – a statutory right A parent whose child has died when aged under 18 or was stillborn (after 24 weeks of pregnancy) is entitled to take special statutory paid leave. That can […]
Parent and/or Family Events – Leave & Pay #
[Updated 16/03/2026] Different types of leave and pay to help with family matters. Quick references to related statutory employment rights in the UK are given below. Being statutory, they serve as the minimum entitlement of employees. Rates applicable from 6th April 2026 unless stated otherwise (previous year rates are in brackets) ~ Ante-Natal Appointments/Classes Mothers […]