Unpaid and Shared Parental Leave

During pregnancy and the period following childbirth, both mothers and fathers receive a significant degree of legal protection against workplace disadvantage. This protection seeks to avoid discrimination, work stress, and financial difficulty, through anti-discrimination law, statutory entitlements to leave, and financial benefits. In return, those concerned have responsibilities, primarily in respect of keeping their employer notified of their wishes and intentions. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: • Explain the difference between unpaid and shared parental leave • Acknowledge the legal rights and responsibilities of parents in respect of parental leave • Outline how shared parental leave works