Adoption: Handle an adoption leave and pay request (UK adoption situation)

When to use this adoption flowchart

Use this adoption flowchart when an employee informs you that they have been matched with a child for adoption.

Employees have the right to take a year's statutory adoption leave for the purpose of caring for their new son or daughter. They may also be entitled to receive statutory adoption pay for up to 39 weeks.

Key steps

Key "What if...?" events

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