Description
What’s included:
- A complete Paternity Leave Policy template aligned with current UK legislation, including the April 2024 paternity reforms
- Eligibility criteria covering biological fathers, partners, civil partners and adoptive parents
- Notice and declaration requirements with worked examples for birth and adoption
- Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) eligibility and pay rules
- Provisions for splitting leave into two separate weeks within 52 weeks of the birth or placement
- Time off rights for antenatal and adoption appointments
- References to Shared Parental Leave and the new Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave entitlement
Why your organisation needs it:
Paternity rights changed significantly in April 2024, with new rules on how leave can be split, when it can be taken and the notice employees need to give. If your existing policy hasn’t been updated, you’re carrying real legal and reputational risk, and you’re missing a chance to support new parents properly. This template gives you a compliant, plain English policy that reflects the latest Gov.uk guidance on paternity leave and pay and aligns with ACAS best practice on paternity leave, so you can roll it out across your organisation with confidence.
Benefits for HR teams & employers:
✓ Saves hours of drafting and legal checking
✓ Reflects the April 2024 paternity reforms
✓ Supports working dads and partners in a meaningful way
✓ Reduces queries to your HR team and line managers
✓ Strengthens your family friendly employer brand
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Download your Paternity Leave Policy today and put a clear, professional policy in place without the stress.
