HR Glossary

What is Neonatal Care Leave?

A new UK statutory entitlement giving parents up to 12 weeks of paid leave when their baby requires neonatal care in hospital within the first 28 days of birth, effective from April 2025.

Why it matters in hiring

Neonatal Care Leave comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with N

• National Insurance Contributions (NIC)
• National Insurance
• National Living Wage
• National Minimum Wage
• Net Pay
• New Hire Checklist
• NHS
• Niche Job Board

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