Paternity leave - what do you think?

Numpty69

Clearly did labour no good in the end!!! I;m sure small businesses are thankful

74jax

Just the same for the mum too.

Fair.

silvercar

It is possible for twins to have different dads. That would ensure that each get paternity leave:

http://uk.businessinsider.com/twins-with-two-different-fathers-2015-5?r=US

Former_MSE_Megan

Speaking of paternity leave...Virgin announced that they now offer a WHOLE YEAR paternity paid in full! What do you think, dads? Are you happy to let your partners take the time off to care for your little one, or would you welcome more time off with them?

Bluemeanie_2

shiny76 wrote: »

How does the maternity/paternity rights match up with sexual equality?

Would be great for some inidividuals if companies offered the same extended rights to fathers as they do to mothers. However, I imagine if this was challenged then most companies would probably reduce mothers entitlement rather than extend the fathers.

To quote I think it's Aristotle "you can be only treat things equally insofar as they are equal."

Gigglepig

Bluemeanie wrote: »

To quote I think it's Aristotle "you can be only treat things equally insofar as they are equal."

Some countries do actually treat mothers and fathers/partner the same and offer enhanced pay while on leave for both.

ab1982

I think Paternity takes the p**s. I certainly cant afford two weeks on wages of £140 with a newborn baby and mother to support, cant see that many people could afford it unless independently wealthy or have a big savings pot.

If it we're £240 would make it more likely to be able to have a week or so but still its such a financially difficult time that we need every penny.

74jax

ab1982 wrote: »

I think Paternity takes the p**s. I certainly cant afford two weeks on wages of £140 with a newborn baby and mother to support, cant see that many people could afford it unless independently wealthy or have a big savings pot.

If it we're £240 would make it more likely to be able to have a week or so but still its such a financially difficult time that we need every penny.

So don't take it? it's not forced?

ab1982

74jax wrote: »

So don't take it? it's not forced?

Ok, thanks for advice.

ViolaLass

ab1982 wrote: »

I think Paternity takes the p**s. I certainly cant afford two weeks on wages of £140 with a newborn baby and mother to support, cant see that many people could afford it unless independently wealthy or have a big savings pot.

If it we're £240 would make it more likely to be able to have a week or so but still its such a financially difficult time that we need every penny.

A newborn and mother won't need much financially, mother will presumably have her maternity pay to cover her salary so can't you use the 9 months or so warning of the event to save to cover the shortfall? The difference is unlikely to be more than a few hundred pounds so you don't need to be "independently wealthy or have a big savings pot".