Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Policy

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you respond sensitively where the mother, main adopter or primary parental order parent of a child dies. It helps you manage Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave clearly, including eligibility, notice, leave arrangements and return-to-work support.

What's included

A bereaved partner's paternity leave policy covering entitlement, notice, changes to leave, pay, benefits, keeping in touch, return rights and support.

When to Use the Resource

Use when supporting an employee whose partner, or the child’s primary parent, has died and paternity leave rights may apply.