What is being introduced?
This legislation will allow parents of babies who are admitted into hospital aged 28 days or less the right to leave and pay if the baby is in hospital for a continuous period of 7 days or more. The Act will introduce statutory neonatal leave and pay for up to 12 weeks for parents of babies requiring neonatal care, which must be taken within 68 weeks of birth.
The leave will be available from day one of employment, although statutory neonatal pay will be subject to 26 week’s service and earning above the lower earnings limit (currently £123 per week)
When It's Coming into Effect?
The introduction of this leave and pay is not expected until April 2025, giving employees time to update their policies and procedures to take account of the new entitlements.
The Impact?
How Can We Help?
Our HR Consultancy is available for consultations, policy reviews and support in implementing the necessary changes.
