All Benefits for carers articles
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ArticleGovernment sets out statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay changes for 2026
The government has published the proposed 2026–27 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay.
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ArticleRoyal Mail postal worker wins £3,000 compensation after unlawful denial of unpaid parental leave
An employment tribunal has ruled that a Royal Mail postal worker’s unpaid parental leave was unlawfully denied and that she should receive more than £3,000 in compensation.
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Article78% of sandwich carers struggle to balance work and family responsibilities
Four in five (78%) sandwich carers have admitted to struggling to balance their work and family responsibilities, according to new research by Stiltz.
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ArticleStradbally Ladders ordered to pay €6,000 to worker made redundant on maternity leave
Stradbally Ladders in County Laois, Ireland, has been ordered to pay €6,000 to a former office worker for making her redundant while on maternity leave last year.
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ArticleHuggies and Gut launch Huggies World Cup Paternity Leave campaign
Huggies has launched its Huggies World Cup Paternity Leave campaign, highlighting that potential parents who conceive this month will be on parental leave during the 2026 Fifa World Cup next June.
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OpinionEmma Clark: Parental leave reform: long overdue, but will it happen?
UK employers face uncertainty as MPs demand sweeping changes to paternity rights.
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ArticleAtom Bank enhances paid maternity and paternity leave
Atom Bank has enhanced its maternity and paternity leave policies as part of its dedication to supporting its people and fostering a flexible, family-friendly work environment.
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ArticleE.On and Grant Thornton among top 30 family-friendly and flexible employers
Energy provider E.On, accountancy firm Grant Thornton and law firm Hill Dickinson have been named among the top 30 family-friendly and flexible employers for 2025.
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ArticleGovernment under fire over delay of better-paid paternity leave
MPs have warned the government that its review of parental leave must address the existing system’s ‘fundamental failings’, after it failed to commit to better-paid paternity leave during this parliament.
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ArticleAmerican Express and Aldi offer equal parental leave
Research has unveiled a list of all 165 UK employers offering equal parental leave, offering on average 20 weeks’ paternity leave on full pay.
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AnalysisBuilding a business case for enhanced parental benefits
When creating enhanced parental benefits, employers should ensure they address employees’ needs.
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Case StudiesCiti supports parents through enhanced parental benefits
As part of its pledge to be an inclusive employer, Citi aims to provide meaningful support for parents and caregivers through its enhanced parental benefits.
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Case StudiesWates Group offers enhanced parental benefits to improve retention
Wates Group offers enhanced maternity leave, with 26 weeks at full pay, followed by 26 weeks at statutory maternity pay.
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ArticleLancaster is named England’s best place for working mums in 2025
Lancaster has been named as England’s best place for working mums in 2025, according to research by CoworkingCafe.
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OpinionChristine Caffrey: Back to school and employee childcare
It is important to recognise that September can be a stressful period for employees with childcare responsibilities as they navigate this change, while trying to meet both professional and personal obligations.
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AnalysisKerri O’Driscoll: How can employers support working parents and carers during school holidays?
Foot Anstey recognises that supporting parents and carers, year-round, is key to creating a healthier, happier workforce.
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AnalysisJoanne Waterworth: How can employers support working parents and carers during school holidays?
Joanne Waterworth shares practical tips for employers looking to better support working parents and carers during holidays.
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ArticleIsle of Man announces new rights for shared parental leave and parental bereavement leave
The Isle of Man government has announced that new employment rights for shared parental leave and parental bereavement leave will be introduced from 1 November.
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OpinionSarah Jackman: Taking teen-ternity leave
Parents taking time off to support their children through stressful times in their lives such as exams is reported to be a growing trend.
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Article48% of employers support parents balancing childcare and work during summer holidays
Employee Benefits poll: Half (48%) of employers said they offer some kind of support for working parents worrying about balancing childcare and work during the summer holidays.