Support Employees Through Critical Family Moments—While Staying Fully Compliant
When an employee’s newborn requires specialist neonatal care, having a clear, compassionate policy in place matters. This Neonatal Care Leave Policy Template is designed to help organisations support staff through emotionally challenging times—while meeting legal obligations under current UK employment law.*
Developed by employment law expert Keeley Baigent of KSABLaw, for seamless integration into your HR policy suite, this editable template outlines everything you need to implement neonatal leave with clarity, consistency, and care.
What’s Included:
Eligibility criteria and qualifying conditions
Duration and structure of neonatal leave entitlement
Step-by-step procedures for requesting leave
Guidance on pay, benefits continuity, and employee rights during leave
Editable Word document for easy tailoring to your business
Professionally formatted PDF for immediate reference
Why Choose This Template?
Fully compliant with UK employment law and upcoming statutory changes*
Supports a culture of empathy, flexibility, and employee well-being
Saves time and ensures legal alignment without starting from scratch
Suitable for businesses of any size or industry
Clear, practical wording ready to use or adapt
Whether you're updating your family leave policies or preparing for new legal requirements, this policy gives you the confidence to act quickly and thoughtfully.
Created by Keeley Baigent of KSABLaw to support you in creating safe, respectful workplaces where people feel protected and empowered. Keeley is a highly experienced employment lawyer who founded her own firm, KSABLaw, to deliver expert, business-focused legal support in the HR and employment field. This template is intended to assist HR professionals in understanding and implementing current UK employment practices (Date created April 2025).
The download consists of a PDF file plus a Word document of the policy.
Support Employees Through Critical Family Moments—While Staying Fully Compliant
When an employee’s newborn requires specialist neonatal care, having a clear, compassionate policy in place matters. This Neonatal Care Leave Policy Template is designed to help organisations support staff through emotionally challenging times—while meeting legal obligations under current UK employment law.*
Developed by employment law expert Keeley Baigent of KSABLaw, for seamless integration into your HR policy suite, this editable template outlines everything you need to implement neonatal leave with clarity, consistency, and care.
What’s Included:
Eligibility criteria and qualifying conditions
Duration and structure of neonatal leave entitlement
Step-by-step procedures for requesting leave
Guidance on pay, benefits continuity, and employee rights during leave
Editable Word document for easy tailoring to your business
Professionally formatted PDF for immediate reference
Why Choose This Template?
Fully compliant with UK employment law and upcoming statutory changes*
Supports a culture of empathy, flexibility, and employee well-being
Saves time and ensures legal alignment without starting from scratch
Suitable for businesses of any size or industry
Clear, practical wording ready to use or adapt
Whether you're updating your family leave policies or preparing for new legal requirements, this policy gives you the confidence to act quickly and thoughtfully.
Created by Keeley Baigent of KSABLaw to support you in creating safe, respectful workplaces where people feel protected and empowered. Keeley is a highly experienced employment lawyer who founded her own firm, KSABLaw, to deliver expert, business-focused legal support in the HR and employment field. This template is intended to assist HR professionals in understanding and implementing current UK employment practices (Date created April 2025).
The download consists of a PDF file plus a Word document of the policy.
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