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Parental Leave Policy overview

The Parental Leave Policy outlines the procedure employees must use to request parental leave. It also details their statutory and contractual rights and arrangements for parental leave and pay.

Who does this apply to?

The Parental Leave Policy all employees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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8 page [pdf]

Policy flowchart

The flowchart outlines the key steps in the process when an employee requests parental leave. View an accessible text alternative to the Parental Leave Policy visual flowchart.

Supporting documents

The Parental Leave Policy comes with extensive support to ensure the consistent application of the policies across all NHSScotland employers. These supporting documents form part of the standard for workforce policies that apply to all NHSScotland employees.

Principles and values

Principles and values

Learn about the principles and values that make sure employees and workers are treated fairly and consistently at work.

Employee support

Employee support

View the advice and support available to help anyone with personal or workplace difficulties while involved in workforce policy processes.

Right to be represented

Right to be represented

The right to be represented applies to employees at any stage of a workforce policy process. Find out what this means for you.

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