Summary This should not be confused with Shared parental leave and Paternity leave, which are in the period after the birth of child, and ar...

Summary The right to request flexible working has probably excited rather more coverage in the British press (where it has been largely misu...

Summary Paternity leave is available to fathers: for either one whole week or two consecutive whole weeks in the period of eight weeks from ...

A wide range of laws cover pregnancy and maternity, including health and safety, the Equality Act, and other employment protection rules. Th...