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Paternity leave policy (for births/adoptions before 6 April 2024)

Author: Stephen Simpson

When to use this model paternity leave policy

Use this model policy to set out employees' entitlement to paternity leave and pay where:

  • the expected week of childbirth is before 7 April 2024; or
  • the expected date of placement for adoption (or entry into Great Britain for adoptions from overseas) is before 6 April 2024.

For a policy that reflects the rights of employees to paternity leave and pay on or after those dates, see our Paternity leave policy for births/adoptions from 6 April 2024 (final draft reflecting reforms).