A model policy to set out employees' entitlement to paternity leave where the expected week of childbirth is on or after 5 April 2026, or the child is born on or after 6 April 2026 (even if the expected week of childbirth was before 5 April 2026).
A model policy where you wish to give the same enhanced leave and pay rights to qualifying employees who are new parents, regardless of their gender. This policy also covers the right to time off for antenatal appointments.