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Childcare Factsheets

 
 

Childcare options - choosing what is best for you and your child

Sep 2007

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Childcare for Children with Disabilities

Sep 2006

 

Parents Rights Factsheets

 
 

Maternity Leave and Pay

April 2008

 
 

Fathers Rights

April 2008

 
 

Adoption

April 2008

 
 

Time off Work - Your Legal Rights

Feburary 2008

 
 

After Maternity Leave

April 2008

 
 

Atypical Workers and Maternity Rights

April 2008

 
 

Pregnancy

April 2008

 
 

Stillbirth, miscarriage and premature birth

April 2008

 
 

Rights During Maternity Leave - Baby due on or before 4th October 2008

April 2008

 
 

Rights During Maternity Leave - Baby due on or after 5th October 2008

April 2008

 
 

Types of Worker

April 2008

 
 

Sick Leave and Pay

April 2008

 

Benefits and Finance Factsheets

 
 

Tax Credits and Benefits

April 2008

 
 

Debt

April 2008

 
 

What to claim for a new child

April 2008

 

Flexible Working Factsheets

 
 

Flexible Working

April 2008

 
 

Breaks from Work

Apr 2007

 
 

Working Reduced Hours

Apr 2007

 
 

Changes to your Contract

April 2008

 
 

Working Time Regulations

April 2008

 

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