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Managers guide to shared parental leave

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Manager's guide to
shared parental leave
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November 2025
£12

Our Guide to Managing Shared Parental Leave offers practical insights for employers to navigate this process, promoting transparency and supporting employees.

  • Includes Managers guide to shared parental leave, plus 12 months’ access with all updates provided free of charge and notified to you.
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  • 396 words over 2 pages.
  • Last updated 08/11/2025.
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Managers guide to shared parental leave

Introduction

Shared parental leave is a relatively new concept that provides eligible parents with greater flexibility in how they take time off work to care for their child. As a manager, it's important to understand your responsibilities in supporting employees who are taking shared parental leave, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for shared parental leave, employees must meet certain criteria, including:

  • They must share the primary responsibility for caring for the child with their partner.
  • They must have been employed for at least 26 weeks by the end of the 15th week before the due date, or the date of adoption.
  • Their partner must also meet certain employment and

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Managers guide to shared parental leave purpose

This Managers guide to shared parental leave aims to offer you a versatile and customisable tool, serving as a solid foundation for your needs. Utilise it to ensure consistency, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time.

Adapt it to suit your unique requirements, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in your HR processes.

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Frequently Asked Questions about a Managers guide to shared parental leave

  1. Can I use the Managers guide to shared parental leave in my small business?

    Yes. The Managers guide to shared parental leave 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.

  2. Is the Managers guide to shared parental leave compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

    Absolutely. Like the Managers guide to shared parental leave, 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.

  3. Can I customise the Managers guide to shared parental leave for my organisation?

    Yes, we highlight the areas of the Managers guide to shared parental leave 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.

  4. Do I get instant access to the Managers guide to shared parental leave?

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

  5. What if I need more help, not just a Managers guide to shared parental leave?

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

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