Careers and pay
Parental leave
Time off work to care for a child, including maternity leave, paternity leave and shared parental leave, with statutory minimum pay and often more under company policy.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
Their parental leave policy is far better than statutory.
Why it matters to you.
Enhanced parental leave is one of the most valuable, least advertised benefits. Ask about it when comparing offers.
Also called Maternity leave.
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