20 July 2008
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
 
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Work & Families: Choice & Flexibility - Additional Paternity Leave and Pay

Starting Date: 08-03-06

Closing Date: 31-05-06

The Government is publishing this consultation on the detail of the Additional Paternity Leave and Pay scheme, following commitments made in the Government’s Response to the Work and Families Consultation in October 2005. The Government’s intention is that employed fathers will be able to take up to 26 weeks Additional Paternity Leave, some of which could be paid if the mother of the child has returned to work. This new provision will be able to be taken within the child’s first year and in normal circumstances during the second six months of the child’s life. The purpose of this consultation is to invite comments on the detailed aspects of the scheme to ensure that the scheme is developed effectively, minimising burdens on business, whilst providing more choice for parents in who is caring for their child and allowing fathers a greater opportunity to be involved in raising their child.

For more information and background documentation please see the Employment Relations: Choice and Flexibility page. 

Consultation Documents

Consultation Responses

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