Legislation
Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024
Date
Effective now
Summary
Gained Royal Assent 24 May 2024
The bill aims to expand the rights of a parent’s partner to shared parental leave and pay in specific circumstances if the parent passes away.
Here’s what we know so far:
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It will apply in situations of birth, surrogacy, and adoption.
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Removes the current service requirements.
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Is expected to have provisions regarding “KIT Days”.
As of June 2024, we are still awaiting the date of implementation.
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