Paternity leave - line manager training

Author: Lynda Macdonald

Brightmine editor: Laura Kimpton

Introduction

This training guide covers the statutory right to paternity leave and pay, including:

• Who is eligible?
• What notice does an employee have to give?
• When can paternity leave be taken?
• What rights do employees have during and after paternity leave?

Employers may offer their employees contractual entitlements above the minimum statutory rights discussed in this guide. As a line manager, you would need to take these additional rights into account.