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Paternity - Leave & Pay
A Basic Summary
Start Dates
Eligibility
Statutory Paternity Pay
Notice Of Intention To Take Paternity Leave
Self Certificate
Contractual Benefits
Return to Work after Paternity Leave
Protection from Detriment and Dismissal
Employers' Recovery of Payments
Right to Apply to Work Flexibly
Changes to Maternity Rights
Rights to Paid Leave for Adoptive Parents
Rights To Parental Leave And Time Off For Dependants
Further Information

Paternity - Leave & Pay

Notice Of Intention To Take Paternity Leave

Employees must inform their employers of their intention to take paternity leave by the end of the fifteenth week before the baby is expected, unless this is not reasonably practicable. They must tell their employers:

  • the week the baby is due
  • whether they wish to take one or two weeks' leave
  • when they want their leave to start.

Employees can change their mind about the date on which they want their leave to start providing they tell their employer at least 28 days in advance (unless this is not reasonably practicable). Employees must tell their employers the date they expect any payments of SPP to start at least 28 days in advance, unless this is not reasonably practicable.

This article reproduced under Crown Copyright © 2003-2009



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