Paid Parental Leave scheme for employers

Support for employers to help their employees access Parental Leave Pay under the Paid Parental Leave scheme.

This information about Paid Parental Leave is for employers. If you’re an employee, you can find out more about Parental Leave Pay.

The Paid Parental Leave scheme includes Parental Leave Pay. It’s a payment that helps eligible working parents take time off to care for a newborn or recently adopted child.

If you’re an employer looking for more information, we have resources for the scheme including the Employer Toolkit available to help you.

Page last updated: 19 November 2025.
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