paternity leave entitlement?

dave76

Having read all the bumf on paternity leave, you are entitled to two weeks leave (which as I understand it is fully paid and in addition to normal annual leave entitlement) if you have worked for your employer continuously since the date of conception (effectively).

Now, I was on a fixed term contract with my employer on this date but during the pregnancy will move on to a permanent contract - so a change in status but no break in employment. Will this qualify me as being employed? I know it sounds like it should but I wonder if there are any loopholes they could use to get out of it!

Caz3121

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlements/WorkAndFamilies/Paternityrightsintheworkplace/DG_10029398

all the info should be there. Paternity leave is paid at the statutory rate of £123.06 per week although many employers have their own arrangements

Tobiwan_Kenobi

As Caz states, Paternity rate is not full pay unless your employer states they will pay that in the contract.

I believe you have to have been working for your employer continuously for 26 weeks prior to the due date to be eligible.