Family Leave: Employer Guides

Handle family leave correctly. Guides on maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, including the new day one rights under ERA 2025.

Family Leave10 min

Learn how to calculate Statutory Maternity Pay step by step. SMP rates for 2026/27, qualifying rules, HMRC recovery, and common employer mistakes.

15 Apr 2026Read guide

Family Leave10 min

Shared parental leave explained for UK employers. Eligibility, notice rules, ShPP rates for 2026/27, SPLIT days, and how to manage SPL requests.

14 Apr 2026Read guide

Family Leave10 min

Everything UK employers need to know about maternity leave: entitlement, pay, keeping in touch, returning to work, and the protections that apply.