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Helping working parents and carers achieve work-life balance

Information for working mothers, fathers and carers on their employment rights, Tax Credits and in-work benefits, maternity and paternity leave, flexible working options and maternity discrimination. This includes a section especially for parents of disabled children.

 

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  • Support and advice on maternity and pregnancy discrimination
  • Choosing and negotiating your working hours
  • Summary of proposed changes to flexible working & parental leave announced Nov 12
  • Caring for disabled children

    Information on rights at work, benefits and childcare for carers of disabled children

    FAQs (3)
    Related resources (24)
    Most viewed resource: Sample letter to an employer giving notice of parental leave
  • Flexible working

    Information about asking for flexible work, and what to do if your employer is changing your hours

    FAQs (4)
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    Most viewed resource: Flexible Working Webguide Step 1- What to ask for
  • Rights during pregnancy and maternity leave

    Information about rights at work for pregnant women and rights to maternity  leave and pay

    FAQs (26)
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    Most viewed resource: Expecting a baby? New parent? Read our Maternity Calendar
  • Paternity leave, pay and other rights for fathers

    Information about paternity leave, paternity pay and other rights at work for fathers and partners

    FAQs (2)
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    Most viewed resource: Flexible Working Webguide Step 1- What to ask for
  • Benefits and tax credits

    Information about benefits for parents and families, tax credits, and rights to paid leave including statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay, and other financial help.

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    Most viewed resource: Factsheet - benefits and employment rights when you have a child
  • Emergency leave, parental leave and adoption leave and pay

    Information about rights to time off in an emergency, parental leave and adoption leave and pay

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    Most viewed resource: Factsheet - benefits and employment rights when you have a child
  • National Work Life Week

    24th - 28th September 2012

    Find out more and get involved!

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    Most viewed resource: National Work-Life Week
  • Caring for adults

    Advice and information for carers of adults and young people

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    Most viewed resource: Time off for dependants (emergency leave)
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