Managers guide to shared parental leave
Our Guide to Managing Shared Parental Leave offers practical insights for employers to navigate this process, promoting transparency and supporting employees.
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- Last updated 08/03/2025.
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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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