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Request a quote or Log inPaternity 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).
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