Introduction of Neonatal Care Leave and Pay
There is an important update to family-friendly workplace policies that will take effect from 6 April 2025. The government is introducing a new statutory entitlement for Neonatal Care Leave, which aims to provide vital support to employees whose babies require neonatal care. This new leave benefit will offer parents up to 12 weeks of paid leave in addition to their existing maternity, paternity, adoption, or shared parental leave.
What Does This Mean for Our Clients?
As your trusted HR partner, we are here to ensure this transition is as smooth as possible for your business:
For our upper-level clients: The updated Neonatal Care Leave policy will be added directly to your employment handbook. You’ll have nothing to do on your end – we’ve got it covered.
For clients on our basic or intermediate levels: We’re here to support you in integrating this new policy into your existing handbook. For a one-off fee of £99 + VAT, we will ensure the Neonatal Care Leave policy is added seamlessly to your employee handbook. This is a small step to make a significant difference in the lives of your team members.
Key Features of Neonatal Care Leave:
Eligibility: Applies to biological and adoptive parents, partners of the mother, and those responsible for the child’s upbringing.
Leave Duration: Employees can take up to 12 weeks of leave, which can be used in full-week blocks.
Neonatal Statutory Pay (SNCP): Employees meeting the qualifying criteria will also receive pay at £187.18 per week (or 90% of their average weekly earnings, whichever is lower).
What Should You Do Next?
If you would like us to update your employee handbook with this new policy or have any questions, simply get in touch with us.
For clients on our basic or intermediate service levels, we are happy to assist with integrating this policy for a one-off fee of £99 + VAT.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to upgrade for ongoing support, please contact us to discuss the options available.
Please contact us by phone at 01455 444222 (option 1) or via email at [email protected]
We understand that this change may raise some questions, and we’re here to guide you through the process. Our dedicated team is ready to support you every step of the way.
Thank you for your continued trust in us to support your HR needs. We look forward to assisting you with this important update.
