OK, you don’t get long, but you are entitled to time off work when your baby is born – and you’ll want to make the most of those first few weeks.
We’ve got the details on paternity leave, plus handy advice on how to use it to full effect...
OK, you don’t get long, but you are entitled to time off work when your baby is born – and you’ll want to make the most of those first few weeks.
We’ve got the details on paternity leave, plus handy advice on how to use it to full effect...
Employed new fathers in the UK are now entitled to at least two weeks' paternity leave on the birth of their child. Some employers offer longer or more flexible deals than the legal minimum, but they cannot go below it. Here are the basics you need to know about your right to time off when your baby is born.
Time off after the birth is about feeling at home with your baby and learning as much as possible. Paternity leave is a chance to recover from the birth, learn some new skills and give your baby an opportunity to get to know you. Use it well with our key tips.
How much time can you take off when the baby comes? And what will you be paid? Here's what you need to know...
If you are an employee and expecting a baby you could be entitled to paternity leave. Here we go through how you qualify for it, and how you get it.
Employees can get paternity leave and pay. What can the self-employed do to take time off when their baby is born?