The Non-contractual Paternity Policy provides clear guidance to employees as to their entitlement to take paid leave following the birth of a child, and the procedure they have to adopt in order to receive it. The policy also acts as a checklist for managers in order to ensure that applications for paternity leave are dealt with fairly and consistently throughout the organisation.Given that employees are increasingly more aware of their employment rights it is essential that employers adopt a consistent and lawful approach when dealing with such requests for leave so as to avoid, or minimise, the risk of Employment Tribunal claims.
The draft policy covers:
- Eligibility for Paternity Leave
- Entitlement
- Notice Requirements
- Paternity Pay
- Employee Rights and Obligations during Paternity Leave
The draft policy also comes with a 11-page Management Guide containing helpful notes on the policy.
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