Are you adopting? Please note that you do not have to wait for the court’s final decision to apply for adoption leave. The aim is simply to give you time with your child as soon as they arrive.
The golden rule: the leave must begin no later than two months after the child has been registered at your address.
A stepfather had his request for leave refused by his employer just when he needed it most – to look after his child before he started nursery. Our team sent a robust legal letter to the employer to prove his entitlement. The result? Leave granted and no legal proceedings whatsoever!
The story of Mr P.
You should therefore ensure that you apply for adoption leave as soon as the adopted or adoptable child is included in your household composition for the first time.
Having problems with your employer? S-Law is here to help you assert your rights.
Further information can be found in the file below:
