
Paternity arrangements letter
Please note that this document has recently been updated. It can be used for employees whose child is due after 6 April 2024, or whose expected date of adoption placement is on or after 6 April 2024. If your employee's child is due to be born or placed with them before this date, this document will not apply.
This paternity arrangements letter can be used after you receive notification from a staff member that they intend to take paternity leave.
The letter confirms that you have received your staff member's notification and explains the rights they have to paternity leave, pay, and time off for antenatal appointments. It will help to ensure clarity between you and the staff member as to what entitlements they have.
The letter has variations to deal with staff who are adopting and those who are having a child using a surrogate, as well as those whose current or former partner is giving birth.
You can also purchase this letter as part of the Paternity toolkit.
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