This factsheet provides an overview of the key ‘family friendly’ rights available to employees including:
- Maternity leave and pay
- Adoption leave and pay
- Shared parental leave and pay
- Paternity leave and pay
- Parental leave and pay
- Right to return to the same job/suitable and appropriate alternative
- Priority in redundancy situations
- Protection from detriment or dismissal
- Time off for ante-natal/adoption appointments
- Health and safety