Redundancy and family-related leave
Updated to reflect the extension of the protected period to cover pregnant employees and those returning from family leave from 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect that the right to be offered suitable alternative employment extends to pregnant employees from 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect that the right to be offered suitable alternative employment extends to employees who have recently returned from adoption leave, from 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect that legislation is in force from 6 April 2024 extending the right to be offered suitable alternative employment to employees returning from shared parental leave, in some circumstances.
Frequently asked questions and answers on redundancy and family-related leave.