We run the Lone Parent Helpline - a free, independent helpline for lone parents and anyone affected by the issues surrounding one parent families.
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A Guide to Time Off Work
This is a basic guide covering the different types of leave or absence from work and who is entitled to them. This factsheet is only an introduction to what you may be entitled to, so please seek further advice where necessary.
There is a separate factsheet for Maternity Rights, which covers leave and pay if you are pregnant or have just had a baby.
See also: Factsheet 29: Your Rights at Work.
