The government has just published a reform that will allow fathers or partners to take their paternity leave in two blocks. The Paternity Leave Amendment Regulations 2024 come into force on 8 March, but will only apply to children born or officially adopted on or after 6 April.
At present, when a child is born, fathers and partners in the UK can take between one and two weeks’ paid leave. However, this leave must always be taken in a single block and only during the first eight weeks following the birth or adoption of the child. With the reform, it will now be possible to split this allowance into two one-week blocks. It may also be taken over a longer period, at any time during the child’s first year of life or following adoption. The new law also provides for...
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Nathalie Tran
Editor-in-Chief Mind HR