Templates for employers to confirm shared parental leave for eligible parents. Free to download and use.
Use these templates alongside our advice on shared parental leave.
If you need the letters in a different format, or you cannot download them, email digital@acas.org.uk
Confirming entitlement
For an employer to confirm they have received an employee's 'notice of entitlement' to shared parental leave.
Letter confirming entitlement to shared parental leave (Word version, 15KB)
Letter confirming entitlement to shared parental leave (OpenDocument Text format, 7KB)
Confirming booking
For an employer to confirm an employee's shared parental leave booking.
Letter confirming booking of shared parental leave (Word version, 14KB)
Letter confirming booking of shared parental leave (OpenDocument Text format, 6KB)
Refusing a discontinuous leave booking
For an employer to refuse a request for discontinuous shared parental leave.
Letter for refusal of a discontinuous leave booking for shared parental leave (Word version, 14KB)