Parental & Family Friendly Employment Rights

Starting a family should be an exciting time. But it can be stressful if your employer doesn’t support you as they should, or if they discriminate against you because of this choice. Our legal experts can help.

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Your employer must give you certain maternity, paternity and adoption rights by law. In addition, they may offer extra rights in your employment contract.

We can advise you of your rights regarding maternity, paternity and shared parental leave (where you can flexibly share your combined paternity and maternity leave).

Our employment solicitors can advise you on your legal and contractual rights, and can also help you if you’ve been bullied, harassed or discriminated against.

We can also help you make flexible working requests following the birth or adoption of your child (for both mothers and fathers). We’ll guide you through this process and can negotiate flexible working terms with your employer.

We can help if you think pregnancy or becoming a parent has resulted in you being:

Bullied or harassed
Dismissed or made redundant
Unfairly passed over for a promotion
Denied a flexible working request without good reason
Refused a job because you were pregnant or have children
Not allowed to return to your job following maternity leave on the same terms.

We help mothers, fathers, guardians, and adoptive parents with these issues – on every level of the corporate ladder.

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We have the largest private client team in the UK, our team of experts are here to provide discreet legal advice to support you and your family.

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Making an enquiry

We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.

Complete our online form
We need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phone
On the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointment
Your next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I request more flexible hours or working terms once I’ve had a child?

Yes. Following the birth (or adoption) of your child, you have the right to request more flexible working terms from your employer. This can be an intimidating process – and stressful on top of the arrival of a new family member. Our specialists can help you negotiate.

Our commitment to you

Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.

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Clear legal guidance
You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.
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Specialist knowledge
A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.
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Your needs first
Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.