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Holidays, time off, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave

Policy papers and consultations

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  • Time off for public duties

    We are seeking views on how the right to time off work for public duties operates in practice, and on proposed changes to the list of public duties eligible for time off under this legislation.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade
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  • Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence – Results

    This report summarises the key findings from the wide range of responses received to the call for evidence on fit note reform.

    • From: Department for Work and Pensions and 1 others
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  • Fit Note Reform: call for evidence

    A call for evidence to explore reforming the fit note process to support those with long term health conditions to access timely work and health support.

    • From: Department for Work and Pensions and 1 others
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  • Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss

    We are seeking views on the details of a new entitlement to bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade
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  • Make Work Pay: enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers

    The government is seeking views on enhancing workplace protections against dismissal for pregnant women and new mothers.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade
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  • New Entitlement to Statutory Neonatal Care Pay

    Screening Equality Impact Assessment for New Entitlement to Statutory Neonatal Care Pay

    • From: HM Revenue & Customs
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  • Making Work Pay: Strengthening Statutory Sick Pay

    Consultation on the percentage replacement rate for those earning below the current rate of Statutory Sick Pay.

    • From: Department for Work and Pensions
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  • Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers

    We're seeking views on proposals to pro-rata holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers based on the annual hours they work.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Carer’s leave

    We're seeking views on giving unpaid carers a new right to a week of leave.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Pregnancy and maternity discrimination: extending redundancy protection for women and new parents

    We're seeking views on extending redundancy protection for women and new parents.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Parental bereavement leave and pay

    We're seeking views on options for regulations to fulfil certain provisions contained in the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill which is currently being considered in Parliament.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government