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Paternity leave policy for births/adoptions from 6 April 2024 (final draft reflecting reforms)

Author: Zeba Sayed

When to use this model paternity leave policy

Use this model policy to set out the rights of employees to paternity leave and pay where:

  • the expected week of childbirth is after 6 April 2024; or
  • the expected date of placement for adoption (or entry into Great Britain for adoptions from overseas) is on or after 6 April 2024.

For a policy that reflects the rights of employees to paternity leave and pay prior to those dates, see our Paternity leave policy (for births/adoptions before 6 April 2024).