How much paternity leave will I be entitled to in early 2009 ?

Question

I heard a rumour somewhere that the government was to increase paternity leave in April 2009 to 6 weeks. Is this the case or will it be the usual 2 weeks ?

Answer 1

Maybe for femle. But certainly not for male i assume. I hvn't heard of such a thing though

Answer 2

There's talk of it, but no legislation has been started.  If/when they do put it in, they will phase it in the same way they did with the increase to maternity leave -- set a date and say for babies born after that date, it will be the new law, babies born before will be the old law.

Answer 3

6 MONTHS?

Answer 4

I heard that too. I think its what the conservatives want to do if/when they get into power.

So I dont think it will be definate.

Answer 5

this might help you, its like a mini questionaire.

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Answer 6

I know for females it's still the standard 3 month rule. I haven't heard anything about the 2 week rule for men being increased though.