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Parents and work

Becoming pregnant while in employment, taking leave and then returning to work are all situations that throw up a number of questions about what rights you have and what support you can expect to receive.

The 'Parents and work' section provides a wealth of information from maternity and paternity leave to flexible working and employment rights.

Using ParentsCentre's articles, forums, case studies, hotseats and links to relevant pages on partner sites, you will be able to find all the information you need.

Next Steps

Parents' Views

Sometimes speaking to parents and carers who have experienced the same issues and problems as you can be a great way to get valuable advice and information. Read, respond or ask a question in the 'Money, employment and the law' Opens in this window  section of the ParentsCentre forum.

Experts' Views

Benefit from the advice and tips given by our experts by reading or asking a question in the Experts' views forum.

Helpline

Parentline Plus [External Site] Opens in new window is a UK charity offering advice and support through a wide range of services shaped by parents for parents. If you have any concerns you would like to discuss, you can contact the free 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 2222 or email parentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk.