As a result of UK and EU social policy, there has been a significant growth in 'family friendly' rights for employees, together with statutory rights to take time off work in recent years.

While there have undoubtedly been benefits for families and society as a whole, at the same time, employers have had to cope with legislation of extraordinary complexity as well as having to put a number of formal procedures in place to deal with leave and pay provisions. Our team can help you cut through the complexities of the law, by providing guidance on individual rights, policies and procedures and legally compliant employment documentation involving:

• Adoption leave and pay
• Family leave in emergencies
• Flexible working requests
• Maternity leave and pay
• Parental leave
• Paternity leave
• Statutory leave provisions such as time off for ante-natal care, study and training, public duties, etc.

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• Jan 2010

• Tamara Ludlow joins Employment team »

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