Core Service
Family
Friendly
Policies
Ensure you support your employees through major life events, from birth to bereavement, while keeping your business compliant and protected against discrimination claims.
Legal Requirement
Why are they
necessary?
From the moment an employee announces a pregnancy or an adoption, a statutory clock starts ticking on a complex web of rights and protections.
Failing to manage notification dates, risk assessments, or return to work procedures correctly is a legal minefield. It can lead to immediate discrimination claims, regardless of your intent. A clear policy is your first line of defence.
52 Weeks The statutory entitlement for maternity leave, regardless of service length.
Comprehensive Coverage
We Don't Do "Guesswork"
We draft clear, up to date policies that cover every statutory right and clarify your specific company stance on enhanced pay.
the essentials
maternity & paternity
The fundamental rights for new parents. Correct notification handling is critical here
- Maternity Leave (52 Weeks)
- Paternity Leave (1-2 Weeks)
- Adoption Leave Notification Dates
- KIT Days (Keeping in Touch)
- Return to Work Interviews
flexibility
shared & parental
Options that allow parents to split care or take unpaid time for welfare.
- Shared Parental Leave (SPL)
- Curtailment of Maternity
- Unpaid Parental Leave (18 Weeks)
- Flexible Working Requests
- Block Booking Leave
- Pay Calculations
critical care
bereavement & emergency
Newer legislation designed to support families in crisis, protecting you and them.
- Parental Bereavement (Jack's Law)
- Neonatal Care Leave
- Time Off for Dependants
- Emergency Childcare Issues
- Compassionate Leave
- Stillbirth Protections
Case Study
The Cost of
"Assumption"
A client came to us after refusing a father’s request for Shared Parental Leave, assuming only the mother could take long-term time off.
"The employee raised a grievance for sex discrimination. The employer had simply misunderstood the complex rules around curtailing maternity leave."
We stepped in to mediate the situation, correct the policy, and manage the leave request properly, avoiding a costly tribunal claim.
£0
The cost of checking the law first.
£20k
The potential discrimination award saved.
Why Choose Us
Expertise You Can Trust
Family friendly legislation changes frequently. Don’t rely on outdated handbooks.
Up to Date Advice
Laws like Neonatal Care and Bereavement Leave are new. We ensure your policies reflect the very latest statutory requirements.
Qualified Experts
You sit down with an expert like Michael Newman. Someone who understands the delicate balance between supporting staff and running a business.
Bespoke Drafting
We reflect your culture. Whether you offer statutory minimums or enhanced packages, we write policies that are clear and fair.
Let's Get It Right
Managing family leave can be complex. Tell us what you need, and we will ensure your policies are legally sound.
Recommended Further Information
We help employers in Finchley, London, and the Home Counties implement compliant family friendly policies that avoid costly discrimination claims.