What if my employee wants to return to work early?

Things can change whilst an employee is on parental leave, this article details why staying in touch is important.

Things can change whilst an employee is on parental leave, resulting in them reassessing the period they are taking off work. Employees can apply to lengthen or shorten a period of parental leave and the required period of notice may vary according to local legislation and employer policies.

Staying in touch is important to ensure you are not caught by surprise as employees often provide an indication of a reduction or extension of leave when they have a strong relationship with their manager. You should seek the support of your HR team when managing a change of return date.