5. Maternity, paternity and adoptive leave
Maternity
| 39 weeks | Full pay |
| Additional 13 weeks | Unpaid leave |
| Up to 5 years career break | Unpaid leave |
Time off for ante-natal classes, relaxation and parenting classes may also be allowed.
Paternity
10 days leave on full pay.
Adoptive
Up to 10 weeks paid and 42 weeks unpaid special leave (can combine paid and unpaid).
