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Family Rights in the Workplace

Employees with or expecting children, and those with dependants have specific and very complex rights in the workplace. As such, having robust policies and procedures as for family rights in the workplace is imperative.

The consequences of failing to adhere to employee’s family rights can be a breakdown in the relationship between the Company and its employees, as well as costly and time-consuming Employment Tribunal claims.

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your business adheres to family rights regulations and supports employees effectively

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Altrincham Solicitors
Employment Law solicitors Manchester

Our services include:

  • Preparing bespoke “family friendly” policies, including maternity and paternity;
  • Assisting employers in managing employee absences for family-related reasons;
  • Helping employers avoid discriminatory actions or violations of employee rights; and
  • Supporting businesses through changes, such as redundancies, while respecting employee family rights.

Our Approach

Our team of highly skilled Employment Law solicitors are recognised leaders in their field, as recommended by Legal 500. We deliver clear, straightforward legal advice that is both practical and commercially focused.

We prioritise understanding your business and its unique challenges, allowing us to offer customised, proactive solutions designed specifically to meet your needs.

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FAQs

  1. What is Shared Parental Leave (SPL), and how does it work?

    Shared parental leave (SPL) allows eligible parents to share up to 50 weeks of leave and up to 37 weeks of pay in the first year after the birth of their child. This leave can be taken by the mother and a second person, who must be the father of the child, or married to, the civil partner of, or the partner of the mother. The leave can be taken in various ways, such as both parents taking leave at the same time, taking turns, or the mother returning to work early and the partner taking the leave later.

  2. Are employees entitled to take time off for dependants?

    Employees have the right to take a reasonable amount of time off to deal with an emergency involving a dependent, such as a child or elderly relative. This time off is unpaid, though an employee’s contract may provide for paid leave. The right to take time off is designed to allow employees to deal with unforeseen circumstances, such as a child’s illness or an elderly parent’s accident.

  3. Can employees request flexible working to care for a family member?

    All employees have the right to request flexible working arrangements from their first day of work and this may be to care for a family member. This right is not limited to those with caring responsibilities; any employee can make such a request regardless of their reason.

    Employers are required to handle all flexible working requests in the same manner, regardless of the employee’s personal situation, including those with caring responsibilities. However, the employer must consider the request fairly and cannot discriminate unlawfully against the employee based on any protected characteristics.

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Why choose the mlplaw team?

  • Unparalleled Experience and Expertise

We are vastly experienced, Legal-500 recommended
legal experts who live and breathe Employment Law. We provide no-nonsense, commercial advice, achieving
successful outcomes for employers.

  • Your business, your service

Your business is unique, as are the challenges it faces.
That’s why our approach is always as unique as your business itself.

We don’t like one-size-fits-all strategies. We’re all about crafting tailored strategies that fit your specific needs.

Communication is key. We’re fluent in plain language and have no time for legal jargon. We believe in complete transparency and proactivity, providing you with a clear path and fixed fees so you’re never caught off guard.

  • We are proactive and keep your options open

Most businesses only call their lawyers when things go wrong. By then, it may be too late. We know that prevention is always better than the cure. We work with you proactively to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks and ensure successful outcomes before problems arise. We save you time, money and the stress that comes with handling legal issues.


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