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Family Leave

Does annual leave continue to accrue while staff are on maternity / shared parental / adoption leave?

HR Leave

Yes, including any bank holidays that fall during the family leave period.

Yes, including any bank holidays that fall during the family leave period. We advise those planning to go on maternity / shared parental / adoption leave to take any accrued annual leave up to the start of their family leave and to agree a plan with their line manager for using up accrued leave on their return. If the maternity / shared parental / adoption leave period crosses over two annual leave years, the department may ask you to use up the balance of your annual leave from the leave year prior to returning to work.  

 
Full guidance on the difference types of family leave can be found on the University’s Family Leave pages  
 

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with the HR team at hr@phc.ox.ac.uk 

I'm expecting/adopting a child. Where can I find out about maternity/paternity leave?

There is a range of information available for new and expectant parents on the University's Family Leave webpages.  

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with the HR team at hr@phc.ox.ac.uk 

Does the University offer childcare?

The University offers a comprehensive range of childcare options. For further information about nurseries please visit the University of Oxford Childcare Services. 

I have received notification from a member of staff that they intend to take maternity /paternity / shared parental / adoption leave. What action do I need to take?

The guidance on the difference types of family leave can be found on the University’s Family Leave pages   Please ask the individual to contact the HR team and we will direct those sources of information and the notification requirements/forms needed. 
 

You will also need to carry out a risk assessment for pregnant employees in the workplace as soon as you become aware of the pregnancy.

If you have any further questions, please contact the HR team at hr@phc.ox.ac.uk,