Services and benefits

Parental leave and time off in an emergency to look after dependants

Last updated April 2002

What is it?

You have the right to 13 weeks' parental leave to care for your child. And you can have time off to deal with emergencies involving a dependant.

More information

Get leaflet URN/99/1187 Time off for dependants from a Jobcentre Plus or Jobcentre.

Get leaflet URN/99/1193 Parental Leave from a Jobcentre Plus or Jobcentre.

Dept of Trade and Industry website: http://www.dti.gov.uk