Employment Law
Neonatal Care Leave and Pay: A Practical Guide for UK Employers
Becoming a parent is life-changing, but when your baby needs extended medical care, balancing work and family responsibilities can become especially challenging. To support families during these critical moments, the UK government introduced the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, effective from 6 April 2025. This is a significant new statutory entitlement, designed to ease the pressure on parents whose newborns require prolonged hospital care. As a solicitor, I know that keeping up with legal changes can feel overwhelming for business owners.
