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You must be taking time off to look after the child and be one of the following:
There are extra conditions you need to meet to qualify for leave and pay.
You cannot get Paternity Pay and Leave if youve taken paid time off to attend adoption appointments.
You must:
Youre eligible for Paternity Leave from the first day of employment.
You must:
The qualifying week is the 15th week before the baby is due. This is different if you adopt.
You can still get Paternity Pay and Leave if your baby is:
You can take any leave you booked before losing the baby. If after losing the baby you have leave left to book, you can still book and take this. You must do this within 8 weeks of the death.
You may also be eligible for Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave.
Your employer must tell you within 28 days if you do not qualify and why using form SPP1.
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