Maternity, paternity and adoption
Your employee comes breezing in with the good news that they or their partner are expecting a baby. You congratulate them warmly - but secretly you are panicking because you know this means extra paperwork for you. Be prepared! You can share their delight if you know their rights and what you need to do next.
There are many resources that can help you answer such questions as:
- What must I pay them?
- How much time must I let them have off?
- What forms do I need to fill in?
- What must I do to make the workplace safe and healthy for a pregnant employee?
- Who will do the work when my employee isn't here?
These organisations offer information and support to help you manage expectant and new parents in the workplace.
- Maternity, paternity and adoption - Business Link
- Maternity rights: a guide for employers and employees - DTI
- Parents at work - ACAS
