Leave Available to You
Maternity leave - Leave when you give birth
Paternity leave - Leave for partners around birth
Adoption leave - Leave for parents adopting a child
Parental leave - Additional unpaid leave to care for a child
Time off for dependants - Unpaid leave during emergencies involving dependent children
Flexible Working
You can request flexible working arrangements to help balance childcare and work.
Child Benefit
Don’t forget to claim Child Benefit when you have a new baby.
Time off for family and dependants
In the case of an emergency, involving anybody who is dependent on you, the law allows you to take some time off to sort the emergency out.