Paternity: the law explained
Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
There are a number of family friendly laws providing employment benefits and protection for parents to be. This Business Guide (BG) focuses on the rights of an employee who is due to be a father of a child or are married to/civil partner/partner of the mother and their potential entitlement to receive statutory paternity leave and pay.