It takes five minutes to use the tool. Users can also download all the paperwork they need to fill in and pass on to their employers to exercise their entitlement.
Under the shared parental leave rules new parents are entitled to share up to 50 weeks’ parental leave, and up to 37 weeks’ pay, during their child’s first year. The entitlement also applies on adoption.
The new tool aims to encourage take-up of shared parental leave rights, which is currently low.
Operative date
- Now
Recommendation
- Expectant parents can access the new shared parental leave and pay tool on the GOV.UK website.
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