If you read my blog earlier this year you will know that a major change in employment legislation becomes effective this month and you should be prepared for it. If you didn't read it then here is an update:
As of yesterday, 3 April 2011, new fathers can take a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 26 weeks additional paternity leave in circumstances where the mother of the child has returned to work before the end of her statutory maternity leave and the expected week of birth (or notification of being matched for adoption) begins on or after 3 April 2011.
The same rights will apply to an employee whose partner, whether of the same or opposite sex, has taken adoption leave and returned to work before it has expired (subject to the above qualifying criteria).
Also this month, statutory maternity pay (SMP), statutory adoption pay (SAP) and statutory paternity pay (SPP) will increase from £124.88 to £128.73 per week. The earnings threshold for these benefits will increase from £97.00 to £102.00.
If you haven't already amended your policy, this needs doing now!
More changes come into effect on 6 April - updates coming shortly!
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