Adoption Leave

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Further Information

See the comprehensive workSMART guides Know Your Rights: Time off and pay for adoptive parents (PDF, 143KB) and Know Your Rights: Time off and pay for parents having a child through surrogacy (PDF, 154KB).

The GOV.UK website has useful information on adoption leave and pay. Also see the website of the charity Working Families.

Note: This content is provided as general background information and should not be taken as legal advice or financial advice for your particular situation. Make sure to get individual advice on your case from your union, a source on our free help page or an independent financial advisor before taking any action.

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