Employment Law

Parental Leave And Employment Protection Act 1987

Parental leave is an entitlement owed to an employee in accordance with the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987. There are specific tests, obligations, and requirements set out in this legislation.

The obligations around employees taking parental leave can be extensive and onerous. There are specific time frames and obligations on the part of both employee and employer, before, during, and after a period of parental leave.

Our team is happy to assist in setting out clear and practical advice in relation to parental leave and employee entitlements.

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