Manage a changed paternity leave start date in relation to a child adopted from within the UK

Key points

  • To exercise the right to take paternity leave, an employee is required to give the employer notice providing specified information within a set timescale, including when they want the leave period to start.
  • The employee may change their mind about the paternity leave start date as long as they give the employer at least 28 days' notice.

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