Employment law advice on
adoption leave for men and women
Both men and women are now entitled to adoption leave subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. The rules for adoption leave are similar to those of maternity leave including statutory adoption pay. One significant difference between adoption and maternity leave is that the male is entitled to take adoption leave where the couple are adopting a child jointly however only one person within the couple may take adoption leave. The other partner may receive paternity leave and paternity pay.
At Q&A Law we understand the sensitivities of adoption leave and with our comprehensive services you'll find the answers to your questions along with a law guide, a step-by-step process guide, letter templates and policy documents to enable you to deal with all adoption leave issues. This is supported by your own solicitor available on the telephone or by email. We are so confident that we will be able to help your business, that you can call us today for your free introductory advice session on 0845 686 8480.
We can help answer questions such as:
Do employees have the right to any time off when they are proposing to adopt a child?
Which employees are eligible?
When can this leave be taken?
What happens about holiday?
Can employees work during adoption leave?
Will an employee be entitled to receive Statutory Adoption Pay ("SAP")?
How much SAP will an employee receive?
How long will an employee be paid SAP?
Can an employer reclaim the SAP paid to its employee(s)?
How much notice must an employee give to their employer?
What should an employer do on receiving notice?
Call Iain or one of his team of solicitors today to discuss how we could help you.
01707 444 450 or email us here
