Paternity Policy

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you manage paternity leave, paternity pay and related rights when an employee is having a child or is the partner of someone giving birth or adopting. It helps you give clear guidance on appointments, leave timing, notice, statutory pay and return-to-work rights.

What's included

A paternity policy covering antenatal and adoption appointments, entitlement, timing, notice, paternity pay, benefits, shared parental leave, bereaved partner's paternity leave and return rights.

When to Use the Resource

Use when an employee is taking paternity leave or attending appointments connected to birth, adoption or surrogacy.