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Adoption Policy

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Document updated: 13 May 2026

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you manage adoption leave, adoption pay and related rights for employees adopting a child. It helps you give clear guidance on adoption appointments, eligibility, notice, statutory pay, keeping in touch and return-to-work arrangements.

What's included

An adoption policy covering time off for adoption appointments, adoption leave, adoption pay, benefits, keeping in touch days, return rights, shared parental leave and surrogacy.

When to Use the Resource

Use when an employee is adopting a child and needs information on leave, pay, appointments and return-to-work rights.

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