Paternity leave
A practice note outlining employees' statutory rights to paternity leave following the birth or adoption of a child. The note explains the legal framework under the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2788). It sets out the eligibility criteria, the length of leave available, and the specific notice and evidence requirements for birth, adoption, and surrogacy arrangements. It also examines recent reforms, including the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 and the Employment Rights Act 2025.
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