The BBC UK recently reported on comments made by a group of cross-party MPs. Please click the link for full details
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmk07jyjmxo
Janine Bryant, a partner in in the Dispute Resolution/General Litigation Team, commented as follows :
Many fathers report feeling stigma when taking paternity leave, being unable to afford it financially or simply wanting to be able to take more time with their newborns. Changes to the duration and pay during paternity leave is clearly an important topic for many. As recently as January 2024, the government responded to a petition on this very point stating: - The Government has no plans to increase Paternity Leave and Pay. If parents wish to take longer leave they can use Shared Parental Leave to share up to 37 weeks of pay, and up to 50 weeks of leave. The new Labour government are going to great lengths to increase protection for employees so it remains to be seen if there will be changes in the near future. However, the biggest question remains as to who will fund any such changes.
If you wish to discuss your paternity leave please contact Janine on 01202 292424 for an initial no obligation assessment of your case. Janine Bryant is a member of the Sub-Solent Employment Lawyers' Association.
