I'm a fixed-term contractor, temporary or part-time employee. Am I eligible for paternity leave?

Q: I'm a fixed-term contractor, temporary or part-time employee. Am I eligible for paternity leave?

Yes, as long as you meet all the eligibility criteria . The leave you're entitled to is based on the number of hours you work in a week. If you're a part-time employee working 20 hours a week, you have been working for your employer for at least 3 months before your child's birth, and your child is born on or after 1 April 2025, you'll be eligible for 80 hours of paternity leave.

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Yes, as long as you meet all the eligibility criteria.

The leave you're entitled to is based on the number of hours you work in a week.

If you're a part-time employee working 20 hours a week, you have been working for your employer for at least 3 months before your child's birth, and your child is born on or after 1 April 2025, you'll be eligible for 80 hours of paternity leave.

I'm a fixed-term contractor, temporary or part-time employee. Am I eligible for paternity leave?

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