The law does not require employers to include details in your contract of statutory entitlement to different types of parental leave and pay, including maternity leave. Often, however, there will be a separate document provided. Maternity regulations are complex and can be difficult to understand. There are several sources of information:

• your trade union if you are a member of one;
• your personnel manager;
• GOV.UK;
• Acas;
• the Equality and Human Rights Commission;
• your local Citizens Advice or Law Centre; and
• specialist charities such as Maternity Action or Working Families.