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Parental leave confirmation letter template

Parental leave confirmation letter template

£7.90

If you wish to agree to a request for parental leave, issue this model letter template to provide the employee with formal confirmation.

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Access 12 months (includes updates)
Coverage UK-specific accuracy
Length 174 words · 1 page
Last updated 25/01/2023
Formats Word · text · email
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Email

[Sender name]

[Sender address]

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

 

Dear [Recipient first name],

I'm referring to your request [in the form dated [date]/on [date]] to take unpaid parental leave in connection with [name of child] from [date] to [date].

I can confirm that your request for parental leave has been granted. Your last day of employment prior to your parental leave is [date], and you must

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This letter should be given to the employee within 7 days of receiving the request for parental leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

Yes. The Parental leave confirmation letter template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Absolutely. As with the Parental leave confirmation letter template, all of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the Parental leave confirmation letter template that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

Do I get instant access to the Parental leave confirmation letter template?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Parental leave confirmation letter template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

What if I need more help, not just a Parental leave confirmation letter template?

If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Parental leave confirmation letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this Parental leave confirmation letter template, and not AI to generate it?

The risk of using a free AI-generated template 'without review' includes your legal exposure, missing context, and no awareness of the wider process, whereas purchasing the Parental leave confirmation letter template from us mitigates that risk.

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