A Bill to extend eligibility to paternity leave and pay; to make provision for more flexibility in the timing of, and notice period for, paternity leave; and for connected purposes.
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If enacted, the Bill would widen eligibility for paternity leave and pay, so more expectant fathers and partners could take time off after a birth. It would also give more flexibility about when paternity leave can be taken and adjust the notice period required, along with related provisions.
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21 Jun 2021
6 May 2022
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
