Maternity and parental rights refer to a large number of rights given to working parents under UK employment law.

The rights are to maternity leave, maternity pay, paternity leave, paternity pay, adoption leave, adoption pay, parental leave (unpaid), shared parental leave, time off for dependents and the right to request flexible working.

The various rights are covered in a large number of acts and regulations.

Maternity and parental rights which are specified in the legislation are in addition to the normal employment related rights parents have, such as the right not to be unfairly dismissed, and not to be discriminated against.