The Employment Rights Act 2025 (taking effect in April 2026) is set to increase the number of employees taking Maternity, Paternity or Shared Parental leave.

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The highest risk of resignation is during the 12 months after an employee returns from parental leave. Implementing a maternity and paternity leave policy is a crucial step in supporting your employees and building an inclusive workplace.

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Download our gold standard Maternity, Paternity and Caregiver Leave Policy Template and get access to a clear framework that offers best-in-class support for new parents. Our policy helps ensures that employees know exactly what they are entitled to, both legally and according to company policy.

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Note: We have decided to include Caregiver in the policy name to ensure that it is inclusive of all paths to parenthood, including Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, Adoption or Kinship Adoption Leave.