Explore our collection of resources around parental rights, including commonly-asked questions and relevant case law, and download infographics on what you need to know about maternity leave and pay.
Employees are entitled to a range of rights in relation to children. CIPD members can log in below to get information on:
Please note there is a dedicated law page for information on pregnancy and maternity discrimination and a separate legal information on health and safety for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Overall, the rights highlighted apply in Great Britain (GB). Separate provisions are used in Northern Ireland; some of which mirror GB legislation, others which do not.
The Employment Rights Bill proposes a series of changes to parental rights. Keep up to date with the latest on these changes in the tracker. The page below outlines the current legislation. We will update this page once any changes are enforced.
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