How to manage ordinary statutory paternity leave and pay (birth)

The HR & Compliance Centre "how to" section looks at how to manage ordinary statutory paternity leave and pay, with guidance for employers on the eligibility and notice requirements, the timing of the leave and calculating paternity pay. The guide also looks at practicalities such as managing changes in the employee's plans, arranging for the employee's work to be covered and the record-keeping requirements for statutory paternity pay. 

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Flowchart: Handle an ordinary paternity leave and pay request (birth situation) Interactive guidance from the HR & Compliance Centre Liveflo service on the process to follow in relation to an employee's ordinary paternity leave and pay. 

How to manage additional statutory paternity leave and pay (birth) Employers should understand the distinction between ordinary paternity leave and additional paternity leave. The HR & Compliance Centre "how to" section includes a guide on managing additional paternity leave and pay. 

Line manager briefing on paternity rights Guidance for line managers on the law and best practice on paternity rights, including both ordinary and additional paternity leave. 

Statutory paternity pay The HR & Compliance Centre statutory rates section includes the current rates for statutory benefits, including statutory paternity pay. 

The HR & Compliance Centre FAQs section includes answers to the following questions on ordinary paternity leave: