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Parental rights
Includes information about the rights of working parents to time off, pay and to work flexibly.
Information and advice from other websites
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Parental rights at work
Right to maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay and statutory adoption pay and right to ask for flexible working after the birth of the baby.
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Expecting your rights
Information for anyone who is about to have a baby or adopt a child and has a job. It explains what your rights at work are if you are pregnant, if your partner is, or if you are adopting.
From: Advicenow
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Maternity leave and pay (PDF)
Explains maternity rights for women who are employees. Covers leave, notice, maternity pay and maternity allowance.
From: Working families
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Calculate your potential maternity entitlement
Calculator which allows you to work out your maternity leave and pay.
From: Directgov
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Maternity rights at work (PDF)
Explains who is entitled to take maternity leave, how much you can take, when to tell your employer you want to take maternity leave, and what to do if you are dismissed because you are pregnant.
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Paternity leave and pay
Covers who is entitled to paternity pay and paternity leave.
From: WorkSMART - TUC
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Rights of working fathers (PDF)
Information on paternity leave when a child is born or adopted, the right to work flexible hours and time off work to look after a child.
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Working life and family-friendly policies
Covers flexible working for parents, caring for children, teleworking, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, adoption leave, dependants' leave, parental leave and childcare provision.
From: WorkSMART - TUC
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Racial discrimination
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