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My child's Estimated Delivery Date (EDD) is on or after 1 April 2026 but was born before 1 April 2026. Will I be eligible for the new SPL or SPB?
If my spouse and I qualify for different schemes — one for SPL and one for SPB — how do we share the leave or benefits?
Why are parents of stillborn children not eligible for Shared Parental Leave (SPL) or Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB)?
Why are parents whose child has passed away eligible for Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) and Government-Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL) but not Shared Parental Leave (SPL)?
Will single parents be eligible for Shared Parental Leave (SPL) or Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB)?
Does Shared Parental Leave (SPL) offer the same dismissal protection as other government-paid parental leaves?
Can I transfer unused Shared Parental Leave (SPL) to a new employer if I change jobs?
Will I qualify for SPL if I've worked at my company for less than 3 continuous months before my child's date of birth (DOB) or Formal Intent to Adopt (FIA) date?
Can both parents take Shared Parental Leave (SPL) concurrently?
Can I take Shared Parental Leave (SPL) with less than 4 weeks' notice if my employer agrees?
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