Access the guidance and resources you need to meet the new paternity and unpaid parental leave requirements under the Employment Rights Act 2025
The Employment Rights Act 2025 will introduce a range of changes to paternity and unpaid parental leave. These changes will impact on policies and processes, and this page brings together the resources and information you need to understand what’s changing, when it’s happening, and how to comply with the changes.
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Explore resources to help you understand the UK law surrounding paternity leave and unpaid parental leave.
Please note, these resources outline the current legislation that governs paternity leave and unpaid parental leave and should still be followed until any changes come into force (expected dates are outlined on the Employment Rights Act 2025 tracker). We will update the content once any changes are enforced.
Maternity, paternity and adoption rights
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Guidance to help HR practitioners manage family leave in their organisation
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Advice on how managers can manage family leave
Guidance on family leave for people managersPlease note: While every care has been taken in compiling this content, CIPD cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. These notes are not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice.
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