Employee booking parental leave on mobile
Parental Leave Tracking

Maternity & Paternity Leave Tracker

Track maternity, paternity, and all parental leave types in one place. Stay compliant with UK statutory entitlements, manage KIT days, and keep your team calendar accurate without spreadsheets.

Parental leave request modal in TimeTally

Set Up Every Parental Leave Type

Configure maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption leave, and KIT days — each with their own entitlement rules. Employees submit requests in seconds; managers approve with one tap.

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Configure statutory entitlements for maternity (up to 52 weeks) and paternity (1–2 weeks) leave, fully aligned with UK statutory rules.

Shared Parental Leave

Track how shared parental leave is split between both parents, with a clear record of entitlement used by each.

KIT & SPLIT Days

Record Keeping In Touch days separately so you have a clean audit trail for payroll and compliance purposes.

Plan Around Long-Term Absences

Parental leave can last weeks or months. TimeTally's calendar gives managers a clear view of who is out and when, so you can plan cover and keep operations running smoothly.

Team Calendar Overview

See all parental leave alongside holidays and sick leave in one calendar — no juggling between different systems.

Return-to-Work Visibility

Know exactly when employees are due back so you can plan handovers and reduce the risk of unexpected gaps in cover.

Holiday Accrual During Leave

Annual leave continues to accrue during maternity leave under UK law. TimeTally tracks this automatically so you don't have to calculate it manually.

Who's off this week team overview in TimeTally
Employer dashboard showing parental leave on mobile

Keep Payroll Records Accurate

Parental leave payments are complex — SMP, SPP, enhanced pay policies. TimeTally keeps a clear record of all leave taken so your payroll team or integration always has accurate data.

Complete Leave History

Every leave request, approval, and return date is logged — giving you a full audit trail for payroll, HR, and compliance.

Xero & QuickBooks Export

Export leave data directly to Xero or QuickBooks so parental leave periods are reflected accurately in payroll runs.

Approve From Anywhere

Managers can review and approve parental leave requests from the iOS app — no need to be at a desk.

One Calendar for Your Whole Team

Parental leave, holidays, and sick days all in one view — so managers always know who is available without digging through emails or spreadsheets.

Team time off calendar overview in TimeTally

Colour-coded leave types

Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave are displayed distinctly so you can read the calendar at a glance.

No scheduling conflicts

Managers can see upcoming parental absences well in advance and plan cover before gaps appear.

Real-time updates

As soon as a leave request is approved, the team calendar updates — no manual entries or shared spreadsheets needed.

Every Parental Leave Type, Covered

From statutory maternity leave to adoption and KIT days — TimeTally handles all UK parental leave types in one system.

Maternity Leave

Track up to 52 weeks of maternity leave with configurable SMP periods. Leave accrues holiday entitlement automatically during the absence.

Paternity Leave

Record statutory paternity leave (1 or 2 weeks) with manager approval built in. Requests land in your inbox the moment they're submitted.

Shared Parental Leave

Manage the split of shared parental leave between both parents, tracking each person's entitlement and usage separately.

Adoption Leave

Configure adoption leave entitlements separately from maternity leave, with the same approval workflow and calendar visibility.

KIT & SPLIT Days

Log Keeping In Touch days during maternity or adoption leave with a separate leave type — keeping your records clean for payroll and compliance.

Holiday Accrual During Leave

UK law requires annual leave to accrue during maternity leave. TimeTally handles this automatically, removing the risk of non-compliance.

Every absence type. One tracker.

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Annual Leave

Track statutory and contractual holiday entitlement, carry-over, and pro-rata calculations.

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Sick Leave

Record self-certified and doctor-certified sick leave. Track Bradford Factor scores automatically.

TOIL

Accrue, request, and track time off in lieu from overtime and on-call callouts.

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Compassionate Leave

Create custom leave types for compassionate, bereavement, and other special circumstances.

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Parental Leave

Track maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave alongside regular annual leave.

Custom Leave

Any custom leave type you need — configured with its own rules, entitlement, and approval flow.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One price. Every feature. No surprises.

£2/employee/month

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

Maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
Adoption leave & KIT day tracking
Manager approval workflow
Team calendar overview
Holiday accrual during leave
Xero and QuickBooks export
iOS app for employees and managers
UK statutory compliance built in

Frequently Asked Questions

Does TimeTally handle UK statutory maternity and paternity leave?

Yes. TimeTally is designed around UK Working Time Regulations and supports all statutory parental leave types — including maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption leave, and KIT (Keeping In Touch) days. You can configure entitlements and track usage for each employee.

Can employees request maternity or paternity leave through the app?

Yes. Employees can submit parental leave requests through the TimeTally iOS app or web portal. Managers receive a notification and can approve or decline with a single tap. The calendar updates automatically so the whole team can see who is out.

How does TimeTally handle Shared Parental Leave?

You can create a Shared Parental Leave type and allocate it across eligible employees. TimeTally tracks how much of the entitlement has been used by each parent, making it straightforward to manage the split without manual spreadsheets.

Do annual leave entitlements accrue during maternity leave?

Under UK law, employees continue to accrue statutory annual leave during maternity leave. TimeTally tracks leave accrual automatically, so you don't need to calculate this manually or worry about compliance.

Can I record KIT (Keeping In Touch) days in TimeTally?

Yes. KIT days can be recorded as a separate leave type so you have a clear audit trail of days worked during maternity or adoption leave. This is important for both compliance and payroll accuracy.

Is TimeTally suitable for small businesses with a handful of employees?

Absolutely. TimeTally is priced per employee at £2/month with no minimum headcount. Small businesses get full access to all leave management features including parental leave tracking, calendar overview, and manager approvals.

Track Parental Leave Without the Spreadsheets

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