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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Parents

Adoption rights in the workplace

Additional Paternity Leave

Fathers of babies due on or after 3 April 2023 could have the right to take up to 26 weeks' Additional Paternity Leave

Statutory Adoption Leave (UK adoptions)

If you are adopting from within the UK work out if you are entitled to Statutory Adoption Leave and how to take it

Statutory Adoption Leave (overseas adoptions)

The entitlement and process for taking Statutory Adoption Leave is different if you adopt a child from overseas

Entitlements during Statutory Adoption Leave

Find out what your rights are during Statutory Adoption Leave and when you return to work

Statutory Adoption Pay (money, tax and benefits section)

Calculate the amount of Statutory Adoption Pay you are entitled to and how long you will be paid it

Statutory Adoption Leave: returning to work

You have certain rights and responsibilities when you return to work after Statutory Adoption Leave

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