Work and Families Legislation

For all the advice you could possibly need please use the link below and visit Direct Gov - providing public services all in one place.

Direct Gov provides information on -

Information about your rights as a pregnant employee and your employer's obligations to ensure your health and safety

Maternity leave rights - how long you can take, what happens to your job when you come back and what to do if you're refused leave

An introduction to statutory maternity pay and other benefits which you may be entitled to if you have a baby

Find out how much paternity leave you might get, how much you'll be paid and what to do if you have problems

Find out about rights to time off work, and pay, when you adopt a child

A guide to parental leave - your right to take time off to care for your young or disabled children -and how you're affected if you take it

Find out about your rights to take time off to deal with emergencies - including information on the statutory right to time off for dependants

Find out about the benefits for both you and your employer of flexible working, what it is and who's eligible to ask for it