Consultation on administration of paternity leave and pay

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Consultation on administration of paternity leave and pay

The Government has published a consultation document on the administration of additional paternity leave and pay.

Additional paternity leave and pay will enable employed fathers to take up to 26 weeks additional paternity leave, some of which can be paid if the mother of the child has returned to work. This new provision will be available during the second six months of the child’s life, providing parents with more choice in childcare responsibilities and for the first time ever, the option of dividing a period of paid leave entitlement between them.

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The purpose of this consultation is to invite practical comments on the preferred administration process and some of the remaining detail of the scheme to ensure that burdens on business are minimised, whilst providing more choice for parents and allowing fathers a greater opportunity to be involved in raising a child.

The closing date for submissions is 3 August 2007.

To download a copy of the consultation document visit www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/page39405.html.