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Is statutory paternity pay a day-one right from April 2026?

While the Employment Rights Act 2025 removes the qualifying period for statutory paternity leave from 6 April 2026, the qualifying requirements for statutory paternity pay remain the same.

In which circumstances is an employee entitled to receive statutory paternity pay?

Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Act 2025 removes the qualifying service requirement for statutory paternity leave, but not for statutory paternity pay.

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Is statutory paternity pay a day-one right from April 2026?

In which circumstances is an employee entitled to receive statutory paternity pay?

Is an employee who qualifies for statutory paternity pay entitled to receive it if they are made redundant before taking paternity leave?

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