Paternity Leave
If you’re a father-to-be, or if you’ll be responsible with a new baby’s mother for bringing up the child, or if you and your partner are adopting a child you have the right to paid paternity leave providing you meet certain conditions.
The factsheets below explain these conditions and your rights. For more information contact Parent Direct on 0845 090 8044.
Paternity Leave adoption Fact Sheet (Adobe PDF)
Paternity Leave adoption Fact Sheet (MS Word format)
Paternity Leave Birth Fact Sheet (MS Word format)
Paternity Leave Birth Fact Sheet (Adobe PDF)