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Find out how to manually calculate Statutory Maternity Pay if your payroll software or the GOV.UK calculator does not work out your employee’s payments.
This report presents the results of the Maternity and Paternity Rights Surveys conducted in 2009 and 2010.
Find out about different rules for entitlement for some employment types like agency workers, directors and educational workers.
Leaders from across business and civil society have welcomed the Government strengthening employment protections.
Wales Office response to Freedom of Information request ‘Maternity leave’.
Guidance on maternity and paternity rights for parents of babies born on or after 3 April 2011.
Find out about the 2 maternity benefits available under the social security scheme: Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance.
What to do if an employer ceases, becomes insolvent, takes over an existing business or makes employees redundant whilst paying Statutory Maternity Pay.
Terms and conditions of employment with respect to maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Employment Tribunal decision.
We're seeking views on extending redundancy protection for women and new parents.
How to claim Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave: what you can get, check if you're eligible and how to claim it.
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