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Processing a request for paternity leave checklist

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What this checklist covers

Checklist providing you with the tools to conduct a thorough process request for paternity leave.

Processing a request for paternity leave

  1. Does the employee’s request, oral or written, specify when leave is to start and whether it is for blocks of one week or for two consecutive weeks?
  2. Has the employee confirmed the expected week of childbirth or, in the case of adoption, the date when they were notified of placement?
  3. Has the required period of notice been served? This should be by the end of the 15th week before the week in which the baby is due or within 7 days of receiving confirmation of the adoption (“the qualifying week”

Who this is for

HR & people teams

Handle a request confidently and brief line managers with the current legal position.

Owners & directors

Stay compliant without a retained HR function or costly ad-hoc legal advice.

Line & hiring managers

A plain-English reference for day-to-day decisions, checked by employment lawyers.

How to use it

  1. 1Buy once, or open with membershipDownload instantly as a PDF or an editable Word document, depending on the resource — no waiting, no account needed to buy.
  2. 2Adapt it to your organisationDrop in your own policy names, dates and details — the wording is written to be tailored.
  3. 3Share it with confidenceIssue it to managers or employees knowing it reflects the current position under UK employment law.

Disclaimer
Employmentbuddy is not a substitute for seeking individual legal advice. It is a reference tool for its members. Because of the constantly changing nature of employment law, no warranty can be given as to the accuracy of the general information on this site or its applicability to individual circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What format is the download, and can I edit it?

Depending on the resource, you’ll receive either a print-ready PDF or an editable Microsoft Word version. The Word file is designed to be tailored—add your organisation’s name, policies, and dates before you issue it.

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Is the content kept up to date with UK employment law?

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Can I share it across my team?

Yes. Once purchased, you can use and share the document within your own organisation.

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