paternity pay

lucasdaddy

Hi not sure if this is the right section but my partner is due our second child on 22nd february now i started working on the 8th august so i dont think im entitled to paternity pay if im reading google correctly but am i entitiled to unpaid time off as i would like to spend a few days off with the little princess and not go straight back to work i do have 5 days holiday saved but not sure if they will let me use them without notice which i cant really give.

Thanks Danny:D

pmlindyloo

Have a look at Adviceguide (CAB).

Sorry have tried to post links twice but computer is playing up!

What does your contract say? What has happened to other colleagues in this situation?

To be honest, the best way to answer your questions is to negotiate with your employer.

McKneff

Sorry to burst your bubble but no one is entitled to unpaid time off, as with holidays, it will have to be requested.

You really need to talk to your employer but go down the holiday route first.

skintandscared_2

The rules on paternity leave are here:

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

extract:

"To qualify for Ordinary Paternity Leave you must be an employee. You must be taking the time off to support the mother or carer for the baby and intend to be fully involved in their upbringing. Rights to Ordinary Paternity Leave are extra to your normal holiday allowance.

To qualify for Ordinary Paternity Leave, you must have been with your employer for at least 26 weeks by either:

• the end of the 15th week before the start of the week when the baby is due
• the end of the week you are notified you are matched with your child

You must also be either the:

• biological father of the child
• mother's husband or partner (including same-sex relationships)
• child's adopter
• husband or partner (including same-sex relationships) of the child's adopter