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Starting Date: 08-03-06
Closing Date: 31-05-06
The Government is publishing this consultation on the detail of the Additional Paternity Leave and Pay scheme, following commitments made in the Government’s Response to the Work and Families Consultation in October 2005. The Government’s intention is that employed fathers and partners of new mothers will be able to take up to 26 weeks Additional Paternity Leave, where the mother returns to work after six months but before the end of her maternity leave and pay period.
The purpose of this consultation is to invite comments on the detailed aspects of the scheme to ensure that the scheme is developed effectively, minimising burdens on business, whilst providing more choice for parents in who is caring for their child and allowing fathers a greater opportunity to be involved in raising their child.
For more information and background documentation please see the Employment Relations work and families page.
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