Paternity leave and pay policy
This model policy provides information about Statutory Paternity Leave and pay. Paternity Leave is the time an employee can take off to support their partner.
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How long to understand and implement this policy?
5 mins
5 mins
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How many words in this policy?
361
361
What is a Paternity leave and pay policy?
The purpose of this Paternity leave and pay policy is to provide you with a flexible and customisable document to serve as a robust and effective starting point for you.
By using our Paternity leave and pay policy, you can streamline your process, maintain consistency and accuracy, and save time, and it can be easily adapted to fit your specific scenario.
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When should this policy be issued?
During onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
During onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
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Who should issue this policy, and to whom?
Internally issued to appropriate recipients in your Company
Internally issued to appropriate recipients in your Company
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In which jurisdictions can this policy be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Paternity leave and pay policy
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