New Parental Leave Rules in UK: Paternity Leave Becomes a Day One Right with 26-Week Service Removed Thursday, June 11, 2026 paternity parentalleave employmentlaw uklaw workersrights labourgovernment workplaceflexibility sharedparentalleave employeebenefits parentalrights Starting 6 April 2026, new parental leave legislation in the UK will significantly enhance parental rights for working mums and dads. The Labour government has removed the previous requirement of 26 weeks’ continuous … Read More
New Statutory Maternity, Paternity, and Sick Pay Rates Take Effect Tomorrow – Full Overview Saturday, April 4, 2026 maternity paternity sickpay adoption sharedparental bereavement employment leave statutorypay labour Significant changes to statutory pay rates and employment leave entitlements are set to begin tomorrow, 5 April 2026, under new regulations enacted by the Labour government. These updates affect Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), … Read More