HR essentials: What rights do parents have at work?

HR essentials: What rights do parents have at work?

From pregnancy appointments to parental leave – and beyond – working parents have certain employment rights.

Some rights kick in from the moment your employee tells you they’re expecting a baby. Others apply during their maternity or paternity leave.

And even once your employee is back to work, they still have extra rights around time off to provide childcare.

It’s essential you understand what your working parents are entitled to, and provide the legal minimum at all times.

Join us to learn more about:

  • How to manage key rights like time off for dependants
  • The laws around maternity and paternity leave
  • Extra statutory protections for expecting parents
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Codes of Practice 2025

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