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Closed petition Equal rights for Fathers-to-be to be paid leave for antenatal appointments.

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In a society where equal rights matter, I believe Fathers-to-be should be allowed the same right as the Mother-to-be. This is the right of paid time off for antenatal care, of which equally includes antenatal or parenting classes if they’ve been recommended by a doctor or midwife.

Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave: employer guide:-
https://www.gov.uk/employers-paternity-pay-leave

Pregnant employees' rights:-
https://www.gov.uk/working-when-pregnant-your-rights

Equality Act 2010:-
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

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