The Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023 came into force on the 6th of April and is expected to impact an excess of sixty thousand parents.  Eligible parents can get up to 12 weeks of additional family leave and pay when their newborn needs neonatal care for 7 consecutive days. 

In this episode of Employment Law Focus, Partner, Liz Cotton, and Senior Associate, Grace Maddison, discuss the key aspects of the act, including: 

Employers’ obligations 
The eligibility requirements and workplace protections for parents 
The impact on existing family leave 
The broader implications of the bill and how employers can prepare 

This episode is a must-listen for HR teams, employers, and employees seeking to understand their new rights under the legislation. 

Listen to the full episode here and get in touch with our employment team if you need support drafting your family leave policies.