Paternity leave policy

Purpose and scope

The purpose of this policy is to confirm and communicate the Company’s paternity leave arrangements and application procedures to ensure that all employees requesting paternity leave are treated fairly and consistently throughout the organisation.

This policy applies to all employees and covers applications for paternity leave and pay in respect of children who are either born or adopted. Employees who claim paternity leave in respect of a child, may not also claim maternity or adoption leave [under the Company’s separate Maternity or Adoption Policy][in accordance with the statutory provisions for maternity and adoption] in respect of the same pregnancy or placement.

The Company’s paternity arrangements can apply to both female and male employees so long as the eligibility criteria has been met.

Your statutory rights to paternity leave and pay are contained in various pieces of employment-related legislation and the Company will fully comply with these rules. Some main provisions of the statutory entitlements are summarised below for your information. In the case of any discrepancy between the provisions below and the statutory provisions, the statutory provisions will apply. [This policy is not intended to give you any rights different from those laid down in relevant legislation.]