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Maternity, paternity & adoption rights

Si�n Keall, Rachel Hadwen and Joanna Wade
BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live
Monday, 30 June 2008,
at 1502 GMT
On Radio 4 and Online

BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live was broadcast on Monday, 30 June 2008, at 1502 BST.

On Monday's Money Box Live, presenter Paul Lewis took your questions on maternity, paternity and adoption rights and put them to a panel of experts.

If you are a new or expectant parent, or adopting you may need advice about your employment rights or sources of financial support.

How much maternity leave can you take and when?

Maybe you're a father, curious about paternity pay and conditions?

Where do I stand if I become pregnant while on maternity leave?

Perhaps your maternity leave is coming to an end and you are considering the costs and benefits of returning to work.

Do you have to pay back maternity pay if you decide not to return to work?

Or are you an employer who wants to know what your responsibilities are?

Paul Lewis was joined by:

  • Si�n Keall, partner, Travers Smith
  • Rachel Hadwen, rights adviser, Working Families
  • Joanna Wade, founder partner, Palmer Wade

    Presenter: Paul Lewis
    Producer: Lesley McAlpine



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