Shared parental leave and pay

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Employment Tax

Guidance

The main legislation on shared parental leave (ShPL) and shared parental pay (ShPP) is in the Children and Families Act 2014 and SI 2014/3051. HMRC guidance is at SPM100000 onwards.

Both parents can be absent from work on ShPL at the same time. Where this happens, both parents may be also eligible for ShPP providing the qualifying conditions are met (see ShPP below).

For rates of ShPP and more on the other statutory leave periods and payments, see the Statutory payments - maternity, paternity, adoption and parental bereavement guidance note.

Introduction to ShPL and ShPP

Mothers are still entitled to the full 52 weeks of maternity leave and the corresponding 39 weeks of SMP. ShPL and ShPP apply once the couple have decided to utilise the ShPL regime together, and after the mother has ended her maternity leave and the corresponding statutory payment period. The couple need to ensure that they qualify for ShPL using the employment and earnings test (see below). The amount of ShPL and ShPP actually available depends on how much SML

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Vince Ashall

Payroll Consultant & Trainer at VA Payroll Services

Involved in payroll for more years than I care to remember! Initially in the NHS, where i oversaw the development of the NHS's bespoke payroll system (SPS Standard Payroll System), and latterly in the private sector. Served for 13 years as a MNT for a private sector defined benefit pension scheme. Have had articles published in payroll publications and and provide updates for various publishers. Fellow of the CIPP and gained a MSc in Payroll & Business Management in 2002. Now a self employed payroll and pensions consultant

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