At a Glance

| Eligibility | Employees who are soon to welcome a new child to their family. The enhanced parental leave benefit varies based on tenure and parental role. | | --- | --- | | Key terms | Birthing Parent: The individual who gives birth or has become the primary parent (in case of adoption), eligible for maternity leave. Non-Birthing Parent: The individual who does not give birth and is not the primary parent, eligible for paternity, adoption, or shared-parental leave. Enhanced Parental Leave: Paid leave offered to birthing and non-birthing parents that goes beyond statutory entitlements. Statutory Leave/Pay: Government-mandated leave/pay during maternity, paternity, or adoption leave.

For more definitions, please check the Definitions section below. | | Relevant resources | • ACAS Parental Leave • GOV.UK Maternity Leave Information |

Purpose

This policy helps expectant and new parents take time off to care for their child. It summarises the support, options and pay they can expect.

Eligibility/Scope

This policy applies to all employees who are due to become parents, including birth, adoptive, and non-birthing parents. The extent of parental leave benefit varies based on tenure and parental role.

Definitions

Policy Details

Employees who have worked at Accurx for 12 months or longer before the expected due date:

Employees who have worked at Accurx for 6-12 months before the expected due date:

Our Parental Leave Policy is inclusive (not in addition to) of any statutory benefits you’re entitled to.

You must provide at least 15 weeks’ notice before the week the baby is due to be eligible for statutory pay.

In case of multiple births from one pregnancy, only one period of leave is available.

Roles & Responsibilities