Maternity and parental rights include maternity, paternity and unpaid paternity leave.
Explore our resources, including reports and factsheets detailing working parents, maternity and paternity leave and other family-friendly policies.
Employment law
Practical resources to help you address employment law issues at work, and keep up with recent and pending legislation.
1 Employment law about Maternity and parental rights
Employment law
Maternity and parental rights: Ireland employment law
Information on the law relating to maternity leave, paternity leave, parents leave and parental leave
For Members
Case studies
Learn from real world examples of how other people professionals and organisations work with the CIPD to approach key challenges and objectives.
2 Case studies about Maternity and parental rights
Case studies
Case study: returning to work after maternity
This case study emphasises the importance of a strong professional network in rebuilding confidence when returning to work
Case studies
Case study: returning to work after maternity and a period of self-employment
This Chartered Member describes the challenges of finding a suitable role
Thought leadership
Insight and foresight from our experts in people and the world of work
1 Thought leadership about Maternity and parental rights
Thought leadership
Organisations need to work with their carers to give them the support they need, now more than ever...
Claire McCartney explores the challenges working carers face and what employers, and government, can do to support them in the workplace
Bitesize research
Your regular overview of current research, inspiring insights and cutting-edge ideas in bitesize
1 Bitesize research about Maternity and parental rights
Bitesize research
Making maternity policies fit for purpose
How does employment impact maternal mental health?
For Members
Policy engagement
Our calls for action.
6 Policy engagements about Maternity and parental rights
Policy engagement
Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Consultation
Read the CIPD's submission to the Northern Ireland Assembly's Department for the Economy
Policy engagement
Good work plan: proposals to support families – neonatal leave and pay
Read the CIPD's submission to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Policy engagement
Good work plan: proposals to support families – parental leave and pay
Read the CIPD's submission to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Policy engagement
Good work plan: proposals to support families – transparency of flexible working and family related leave and pay policies
Read the CIPD's submission to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Policy engagement
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination: extending redundancy protection for women and new parents
Read the CIPD’s submission to the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy
Policy engagement
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Read the CIPD's response to the Women and Equality Select Committee Inquiry
