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Paternity leave is still 2 weeks but the recent changes mean you can curtail the maternity leave (/pay) early and both parents can take what hasn't been used as
by netim 9y ago
Paternity leave is still 2 weeks but the recent changes mean you can curtail the maternity leave (/pay) early and both parents can take what hasn't been used as shared parental leave/shared parental pay.
i.e. by taking this option the mother (or primary adopter) will have to go back earlier. I gather the take up isn't particular high (beyond a week or two) although it's been very useful in my situation.
Statutory pay is also very low (£140/week) after the first 6 weeks, although most professional jobs tend to offer better rates.
But your right - in general the attitude to leave seems a lot healthier in the UK!
- ljf 9y agoYeah, lucky to work at a company that offer 6 months full pay for men and women for sure, esp when you look at what Americans or even Canadians get. Stat pay is hard to get by on, but hopefully gives many people the chance to spend a little more time with their kids. I really like the fact that if a couple worked at my company, between them they could have 2 whole years spent with their child, or 1 year between them fully paid - think it would do so much for dad's to have the option to have that time with their kids. They'd be crazy not to take it. Sadly we'll not be having any more so I can't take advantage of it, but am lucky enough to be able to currently support my wife/family so she can look after the kids full time and head back to work when we wants/is ready.