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Paternity leave policy (expected week of childbirth from 5 April 2026 or birth from 6 April 2026)

Author: Zeba Sayed

When to use this model paternity leave policy

Use this model policy to set out the rights of employees to paternity leave and pay where either:

  • 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).