This petition was submitted during the 2015 to 2017 Parliament
Closed petition Enforce a minimum of 6 weeks Statutory Paternity Leave to all fathers at 90% pay
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Fathers currently take 2 weeks paternity leave when their child is born. Mothers are entitled to 52 weeks (39 weeks paid Statutory). Fathers should spend the first 6 weeks with their babies & partners for support & bonding. Paternity leave should change to minimum 6 weeks at 90% of their salary.
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