NG Healthcare Staff Handbook

Your Family Friendly Rights

What is the entitlement?

You are entitled to take up to 12 months Adoption Leave. The first 26 weeks is paid at the standard rate of Statutory Maternity pay. The remaining 26 weeks is unpaid.

How does it work?

As much notice that is reasonable in the circumstances should be given; as a rule at least 28 days notice will be required. A minimum of 28 days notice is required of your intention to return to work.

Flexible Working

Who qualifies for Flexible Working?

All employees who have completed at least 26 weeks continuous service are eligible to request flexible working.

What is the entitlement?

Eligible employees can request changes to be made in their hours/pattern of working.

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If your request is granted any changes to your work becomes a change to your Terms and Conditions of employment therefore there is no right to revert back to the previous working hours/pattern etc.

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