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Paternity Leave Question

Hi there, I'm wondering if someone can answer a question for me.

My fiance is due to give birth at the beginning of August and I have booked 2 weeks paternity leave (at full pay) with my current employer.

I have been invited for a interview with another company and what I wondering is that if I was to hand in my notice (4 weeks) to my current employer and the paternity leave fell within this notice period am I still entitled to my paternity leave?

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  • Googlewhacker
    Googlewhacker Posts: 3,887 Forumite
    darra wrote: »
    Hi there, I'm wondering if someone can answer a question for me.

    My fiance is due to give birth at the beginning of August and I have booked 2 weeks paternity leave (at full pay) with my current employer.

    I have been invited for a interview with another company and what I wondering is that if I was to hand in my notice (4 weeks) to my current employer and the paternity leave fell within this notice period am I still entitled to my paternity leave?

    Is it contractual or at the employers discretion?
    The Googlewhacker referance is to Dave Gorman and not to my opinion of the search engine!

    If I give you advice it is only a view and always always take professional advice before acting!!!

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  • darra
    darra Posts: 2 Newbie
    Is it contractual or at the employers discretion?

    The 2 weeks paternity leave at full pay is contractul
  • Googlewhacker
    Googlewhacker Posts: 3,887 Forumite
    darra wrote: »
    The 2 weeks paternity leave at full pay is contractul

    I would have thought that as long as the word discretionary is not in the contract then it is a right for you even if it lands in the notice period.

    Give ACAS a call to check
    The Googlewhacker referance is to Dave Gorman and not to my opinion of the search engine!

    If I give you advice it is only a view and always always take professional advice before acting!!!

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