Research by the charity Working Families found that while 60 per cent of employers have updated their policies to reflect the introduction of the additional paternity leave and pay on 1 April, 40 per cent have not. Those who have not made the changes said they planned to do so within the next two months.
Under the new rules, fathers will have the option to take a maximum of 26 weeks additional paternity leave, paid at £128.73 per week, if the mother returns to work and transfers the remaining six months of her 39 weeks of maternity leave to them (News, 4 February 2010).
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here