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Paternity Leave to be Extended
Under the Work & Families Act, fathers will be able to benefit from up to 26 weeks' additional paternity leave if the mother of the child returns to work before the end of the maternity leave period to which she is entitled. This will be available during the second six months of the child's life and may be paid if taken during the mother's statutory maternity pay period. The Government intends that the legislation will be enforced April 2010 and will apply to parents of babies born from 3rd April 2011.