The Employment Rights Act 2025 will introduce a range of changes to paternity and unpaid parental leave. These changes will impact on policies and processes, and this page brings together the resources and information you need to understand what’s changing, when it’s happening, and how to comply with the changes.

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Useful resources for paternity leave and unpaid parental leave

Explore resources to help you understand the UK law surrounding paternity leave and unpaid parental leave.

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Factsheet on maternity, paternity and adoption rights

Maternity, paternity and adoption rights

Factsheet on maternity, paternity and adoption rights

Guidance on family leave

Advice on how managers can manage family leave

Guidance on family leave for people managers

Employment law overview on paternity, parental and other family leave

Overview of current legal requirements relating to trade unions

Employment law information surrounding maternity, paternity leave and unpaid parental leave

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