• Taking parental leave

  As well as maternity and paternity leave, there are other leave options for eligible parents and carers. You may be able to get parental leave payments from the government.

• Going back to work after your parental leave ends

  Find information about returning to work, breaks for breastfeeding, and how to get help with childcare and other costs when you’re back in work.

• Not returning to your job from parental leave

  You can decide to leave your job and resign at any time while you’re on parental leave. You just need to give the correct notice and it may affect any holiday pay you’re due.