The Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023 came into force on the 6th of April and is expected to impact an excess of sixty thousand parents.  Eligible parents can get up to 12 weeks of additional family leave and pay when their newborn needs neonatal care for 7 consecutive days.  In this episode of Employment Law Focus, Partner, Liz Cotton, and Senior Associate, Grace Maddison, discuss the key aspects of the act, including:  Employers’ obligations  The eligibility requirements and workplace protections for parents  The impact on existing family leave  The broader implications of the bill and how employers can prepare  This episode is a must-listen for HR teams, employers, and employees seeking to understand their new rights under the legislation.  Listen to the full episode here and get in touch with our employment team if you need support drafting your family leave policies. 

Employment Law Focus

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Understanding the Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023

MAY 22, 202534 MIN
Employment Law Focus

Understanding the Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023

MAY 22, 202534 MIN

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Supporting linksNeonatal care leave and pay from 6 April 2025 - TLT LLPWhat the law says - Neonatal care leave and pay - AcasNeonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023