2007-09-25 03:11:24 · 19 answers · asked by billys boots 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
It's law, as long as you have been with your employer for at least 26 weeks by the end of the 15th week before the beginning of the week when the baby's due.
2007-09-25 03:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its Law - since April 2007, fathers with paternal rights are now entitled to 2 weeks paid paternity leave to be taken within a set period of time leading up to, or after the birth of the child.
You will be paid a minimum of the government required amount (about £100 per week) or your employer can pay you more depending on their policy but you cannot be denied paid leave.
2007-09-25 03:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by princess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. The Family Medical Leave Act allows mothers and fathers to take time off to care for immediate family members, including a parent, spouse, or child (in the case of birth and/or adoption). However, this only applies if you have been employed with the company for a certain amount of time and the company has to have a minimum number of employees to be mandated to comply with this act. Also, your time off is unpaid. However, they have to reserve your position for you.
Other options might be using sick and/or vacation days, and that way you may still be eligible for pay also.
Other than the FMLA, I believe it is up to the employer's discretion.
I hope this helps!
2007-09-25 03:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by StayAtHomeMomOnTheGo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paternity LEAVE of two weeks is law - whether or not you get paid for those two weeks is at the discretion of your employer.
2007-09-25 03:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by brownbug78 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All new fathers (biological or adoptive) are entitled to 2 weeks paterninty leave paid at your normal rate of pay. After that, they don't have to pay you. It is not at employers discretion, it is your legal entitlement.
2007-09-26 06:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Law in the UK - 2 weeks
2007-09-25 03:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by ChocLover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
law without a doubt it is also available to adoptive parents any employer stopping you taking it is breaking the law either contact you trade union or cit advice.
2007-09-25 03:45:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the law. I know someone who took it against his employers wishes. He was not fired but did not get his next promotion because he " did not exhibit a industrious attitude".
2007-09-25 03:23:26 · answer #8 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the employer. If your company falls under the FMLA law (not all companies do) then it is law. If not, it is at their discretion.
2007-09-25 03:15:33 · answer #9 · answered by Flying Pig a.k.a The Fat Lady 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its law although my other half's horrible scumbag of an ex boss managed to wheedle out of giving it to him even though he was entitled . They made him take paid holiday instead. Some bosses manage to get out of it although it is difficult to.
2007-09-25 04:44:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋