Documents related to 'Paternity leave policy'
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Notice of paternity leave entitlementTo be eligible to take paternity leave, the employee must first give you a notice of their entitlement within specified time limits.Paternity rightThe right to paternity leave entitles eligible employees to take e... Read more
UPDATED04 Apr 2024
Paternity leave request formThe right to paternity leave entitles eligible employees to take either a single period of one or two weeks off work or two non-consecutive periods of one week each off work following the birth or adoption of a child for... Read more
UPDATED02 Apr 2024
Notice of entitlement to SPL - father or partnerBoth parents or adopters must submit a notice of entitlement to each of their respective employers to indicate they plan to opt in to the shared parental leave (SPL) scheme. This is a complicated form r... Read more
09 Jun 2015
Change of paternity leave requestAn employee can vary their chosen paternity leave start date, but they must give you appropriate notice. You can also require the variation notice to be in writing, so you can provide our form for this purpose. Chan... Read more
UPDATED02 Apr 2024
Parental leave policyIf you don't set out your own agreed procedure for dealing with parental leave, the statutory default procedure will apply. Our policy statement complies with the statutory provisions because you'll probably find that the statutory... Read more
09 Mar 2015
Notice of entitlement to SPL - mother or adopterBoth parents or adopters must submit a notice of entitlement to each of their respective employers to indicate they plan to opt in to the shared parental leave (SPL) scheme. This is a complicated form r... Read more
10 Jun 2015
Paternity leave checklistThis checklist sets out the main issues to be considered when an employee wishes to take paternity leave following the birth of a child. Unless enhanced contractual rights are given, this will be a single period of leave of... Read more
UPDATED02 Apr 2024
Response to antenatal appointment companion requestEligible employees have the statutory right to take time off work to accompany a pregnant woman to up to two antenatal appointments. Where an employee has submitted a request for time off, use our le... Read more
07 Feb 2023
Shared parental leave and pay policyOur policy statement sets out the statutory rules relating to shared parental leave and pay. It ensures employees fully understand their rights, as well as their obligations, in relation to ending their maternity o... Read more
05 Jan 2024
