Policy Updates

Paternity Leave Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Absence, Holidays and Sickness Region: | Reference: WPA05

This policy has been updated to provide more clarity to the purpose section and also to provide additional information about how the various entitlements to family leave, such as shared parental leave, interact with paternity leave. This policy sets out the statutory minimum requirements that an employer must meet in the event an employee qualifies for paternity leave. Employers may choose to go beyond these requirements but must do at least what is set out in this policy.