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Absence, Health and Wellbeing

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Ordinary Paternity Leave (OPL)

Process of how to apply for Ordinary Paternity Leave (OPL).

Maternity Leave

Guidance on recording maternity absence.

Shared Parental Leave

Guidance on recording Shared Parental Leave.

Adoption Leave

Guidance on how to record adoption leave.

Parental Leave

Guidance on the process of recording parental leave.

Time off for adoption and antenatal appointments

Information on paid time off for antenatal and adoption appointments.

Ex-gratia payment in lieu of Maternity Allowance

Guidance on how to claim for an ex-gratia payment in lieu of maternity allowance.

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