Additional Paternity Leave and Pay Regulations 2010
These well publicised regulations provide for additional paternity leave and pay to parents of babies born (and adoptive parents notified of a match) on or after 3 April 2011. Eligible employees (usually fathers) will have the right to take up to 26 weeks' paternity leave, if the mother (or primary adopter) returns to work early. Part of the leave will be paid if taken during the mother's (or primary adopter's) paid leave period (at the applicable statutory rate). Businesses will need to ensure their policies are updated by mid-2010 to provide for the forthcoming changes.