Example of leave plans: Partner takes extended leave after birth
Background
A couple is having their first child. The partner plans to take 2 weeks of Paternity Leave but wants to extend this.
The mother planned to take a full 52 weeks of Maternity Leave but decides to reduce it by 4 weeks to create 4 weeks of Shared Parental Leave for her partner to take. The partner can now stay at home with the mother and the child for a total of 6 weeks as soon as the child is born.
Leave plan
- Mother’s leave and pay
- 48 weeks of Maternity Leave and 39 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay.
- Partner’s leave and pay
- 2 weeks of Paternity Leave and Statutory Paternity Pay and 4 weeks of Shared Parental Leave.
Example leave and pay plan
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