Shared parental leave

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What it really means

A scheme letting parents split much of the leave and pay after a birth or adoption between them, in a flexible way. It is optional and the rules are detailed — read the guidance on GOV.UK before planning.

Chinese explanation

共享育儿假：允许父母在孩子出生或领养后，灵活地在两人之间分配大部分假期和工资的制度。它是可选的，规则较细——规划前请先阅读 GOV.UK 的指引。

Example conversation

A: Can my partner and I share the leave? B: Yes, through shared parental leave — but check eligibility on GOV.UK.

A：我和伴侣能分着休假吗？ B：可以，通过共享育儿假——但要在 GOV.UK 查是否符合条件。

What you could say back

“I'll look at the eligibility rules together with HR.”

Related phrases

Maternity leave Paternity leave Flexible working

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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