The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

Maternity and Family Leave: Rights and the Law

Recommended for:

Personnel practitioners responsible for employment issues within their organisation. No prior knowledge of the law on maternity or family rights is required.

Course overview:

This 1-day practical course provides essential knowledge for participants involved in the administration and management of family friendly policies and procedures in their organisations. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the UK’s provisions for maternity, parental, paternity, adoption and dependant leave, using practical examples and case studies.

Course benefits:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • list and describe the rights of employees in relation to leave and family care
  • assess the impact of the employee’s rights on the employment relationship
  • advise your organisation on recent and forthcoming developments