TIPS FOR DADS
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Having a baby brings responsibilites, and it is important to plan ahead. But just what are dads entitled to?
You do not have a legal right to time off to accompany your partner, but many companies may be prepared to make allowances.
To qualify you must have been with your employer for at least 26 weeks by the end of the 15th week before the start of the week that the baby is due.
This leave is paid if you earn an average of at least £97 per week and continue to work for your employer up to the date the child is born. You must tell your employer when you intend to take leave by the 15th week before your baby is due.
You can take either one week or two consecutive weeks, but not odd days. Leave can start on or following the child's birth, but must be completed within eight weeks of the date of birth (or eight weeks after the due date if the baby is born early).
You may qualify if you are an employee and you are the father of a child due on or after 3 April 2011.
In addition:
Additional Paternity Leave is for a maximum of 26 weeks. If your partner has returned to work, leave can be taken between 20 weeks and one year after your child is born.
The mother must have:
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