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.
The bill would widen who can take paternity leave and receive paternity pay, and introduce more flexible rules about when leave can be taken and how much notice is needed. It also includes related provisions to support these changes.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
