Paternity and adoption leave: the 2010 IRS survey

IRS research into paternity leave finds that, although half the organisations enhance paternity leave beyond the statutory minimum, partners are still reluctant to take paternity leave, especially if the enhanced wage falls short of full pay. 

• Paternity and adoption leave: the 2010 IRS survey An average 2.7% of employees at each organisation took paternity leave over the past two years - at six in 10 (59%) of the 103 organisations employees are reluctant to take paternity leave due to the reduction in pay, and at half (46%) partners are nervous to use flexible working for fear it will affect their job prospects. 

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See the Paternity and adoption rights section of the XpertHR employment law manual. 

Legal Q&A: Additional paternity leave Legal expert Kate Holbrook answers questions on the pending legislation that will see paternity rights extended in the UK. 

Poorly-paid rights will deter fathers from taking leave Personnel Today asks campaigners and HR specialists how the new paternity leave rights will affect take-up. 

Maternity provision and return to work: the IRS survey IRS research examines the maternity provision and return to work arrangements following maternity leave, including flexible working and re-induction, at 179 organisations. 

Working Better (PDF format, 3.58MB) (on the Equality and Human Rights Commission website) This research-based report spells out the Commission's plans for flexible working and paternity rights in the workplace.