Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act
26th September 2024
The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act became law earlier this year, in May 2024. However, due to the dissolution of Parliament, no date has been set for its implementation. The Bill grants the right for automatic Paternity Leave in cases where the mother (or in cases of adoption, the registered main carer) passes away.
This Act is not to be confused with Parental Bereavement Pay, which has been law for some time. Parental Bereavement Pay is payable and is due when a baby passes away.
About The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act
It is not payable (employer discretion) and is due when the mother/main adopter etc. passes away within 12 months of the childbirth/adoption. Leave can be taken from day one of employment. In general, it follows same rules as normal parental pay, but without the pay.
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For more information, please contact your local Whitings office and ask to speak to a member of our Payroll Team.
Disclaimer - All information in this post was correct at time of writing.
