Statutory pay that allows eligible parents to share up to 37 weeks of statutory pay and up to 50 weeks of leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
Families & Maternity
£194.32 per week (or 90% of average gross weekly earnings, whichever is lower)
Your Employer / HMRC
Tick off each condition below. You'll usually need to meet all of them to qualify.
Give your employer written notice of entitlement and intention to take Shared Parental Leave at least 8 weeks before your chosen start date.
Provide proof of birth or adoption (e.g. birth certificate or matching certificate) and your partner's employer details.
Payments are distributed by your employer through standard salary payroll during your approved leave blocks.
While receiving Shared Parental Pay, lower-income households can apply for Universal Credit top-ups and local council early years family support services.
Statutory money paid by employers for up to 39 weeks to employed mothers taking time off to have a baby.
View guide Families & MaternityStatutory money paid by employers for up to 2 weeks to eligible fathers, partners, or adoptive parents taking paternity leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
View guide Families & AdoptionStatutory money paid by employers for up to 39 weeks to employees who are taking time off work to adopt a child or have a child through a surrogacy arrangement.
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