How to manage statutory paternity leave and pay (birth)

Author: Sue West

Brightmine editor: Susie Munro

Summary

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• Communicate paternity leave eligibility and notification requirements to all employees.
• Check that the duration and timing of an employee's request fits the relevant rules.
• Check the employee's eligibility for statutory paternity leave and pay on receipt of the employee's notification.
• Check that the employee has provided the required notice.
• Respond to the employee's notification.
• Calculate the employee's paternity pay.
• Be prepared for the employee to change the start date of the leave period.
• Consider how to cover the employee's work.
• Check that the employee has provided notification of the actual date of birth.
• Maintain appropriate records.