You can be assured Lawson West’s solicitors keep up to date with the latest legal developments and changes to bring you the best advice.
Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience in dealing with returning to work after maternity / paternity leave matters.
Our team of Employment solicitors consists of dedicated specialists and lawyers who deal exclusively with employment law. The team have over 30 years’ experience collectively and have wide, in-depth knowledge of all employment matters and disputes.
You can be assured Lawson West’s solicitors keep up to date with the latest legal developments and changes to bring you the best advice.
Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience in dealing with paternity leave entitlement matters.
Since 3rd April 2011, both ordinary and additional paternity leave can be taken by employees meeting certain criteria.
Ordinary paternity leave cannot start before the baby is born. It has to finish within 56 days of the baby being born or, if the baby arrives early, within 56 days for the first day of that week. You can still take paternity leave if the baby is unfortunately stillborn after 24 weeks’ of pregnancy. Ordinary statutory paternity pay is paid for up to two consecutive weeks, depending on how long you choose to take ordinary paternity leave for, or is paid at 90 per cent of your average weekly earnings, if that is less.
Additional paternity leave is for a maximum of 26 weeks. If your partner has returned to work, the leave can be taken between 20 weeks and one year after your child is born or adopted.
To take additional paternity leave, you must have an employment contract, and have been working for your employer for at least 26 weeks by:
To qualify for additional paternity leave you must be taking the time off to care for the child, the child’s mother or adopter and must have:
Furthermore, to qualify for additional paternity leave you must write to your employer at least eight weeks before the start of the leave. The letter must include:
If you find yourself in a situation where you are struggling with a matter relating to paternity leave we can help. Please remember there are strict time limits in Employment claims and you should take good free legal advice as soon as possible.
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