Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
5OS01 – Specialist employment law
This CIPD Level 5 video for unit 5OS01 (Specialist Employment Law) explores paternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlements, addressing assessment criteria AC 4.2 on maternity, paternity and adoption rights in employment contexts. The video examines statutory leave and pay provisions, shared parental leave mechanisms, keeping in touch days (KIT and SPLIT), and qualifying periods of service that organisations must navigate. By watching, CIPD students will develop a comprehensive understanding of parental rights legislation essential for compliance and HR practice, equipping them to advise on employee entitlements and statutory obligations across various parental scenarios.
Assessment Criteria 4.2
Explain the main principles of maternity, paternity and adoption rights in the context of employment rights.
Indicative Content
Rights to leave and pay during maternity, paternity or adoption; shared parental leave and pay; keeping in touch days (KIT and SPLIT); time off for antenatal care qualifying periods of service.
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About 5OS01 – Specialist employment law
This unit considers key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework, focusing on how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.
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