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Paternity leave

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Postiebear
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Paternity leave

Post by Postiebear »

My other half is due in 4 weeks, what Paternity leave am I entitled to?

Im part time 25hrs if that makes a difference.
chris1981
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Re: Paternity leave

Post by chris1981 »

You get 2 weeks. It shouldnt matter what job you do, thats the standard rules. Hopefully you have told them before now that your wife is pregnant! I know there is a cut off where you have to tell them a certain amount of time before baby is due. Also you dont have to take it straight away - not sure on the exact rules though.

Hopefully thats helpful!

Contratulations by the way!!
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Re: Paternity leave

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beinspired
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Re: Paternity leave

Post by beinspired »

You are also entitled to unpaid parental leave if you've been with your employer for a year - 13 weeks (pro rata) up to the childs 5th birthday.I thinks it's four weeks max per year. You also have to give 21 days notice i believe. You can claim benefits during your parental leave to cover loss of earnings.
number one
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Re: Paternity leave

Post by number one »

You can have upto 2 weeks off but..........................

one week is full pay and the 2nd week is half pay
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Re: Paternity leave

Post by number one »

After reading the link to your rights on this page just noticed that Royal Mail shaft us on this aswell!!

Post Office Ltd get 2 weeks FULL pay

People & Organisational development services get 3 weeks FULL pay!!