Same sex partners enjoy the same legal rights as all parents.
Men and women in same sex partnerships are entitled to the following:
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Ordinary Maternity Leave, Additional Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay
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Ordinary Adoption Leave, Additional Adoption Leave and Statutory Adoption Pay
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Statutory Paternity Leave and Statutory Paternity Pay
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Parental Leave
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Time Off for Dependants
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Right to request flexible working
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Time off for antenatal care
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The same eligibility criteria apply to all employees.
It is unlawful for employers to discriminate against or harass a person on the grounds of their sexual orientation.