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Antenatal rights for fathers begin 1 October 2014: are you ready?

by Jeya Thiruchelvam 17 Sep 2014

by Jeya Thiruchelvam 17 Sep 2014 Antenatal rights for fathers come into force next month. Photo: REX/Blend Images

Antenatal rights for fathers come into force next month. Photo: REX/Blend Images

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October sees the introduction of brand new antenatal rights for fathers and partners to take time off work to accompany a pregnant woman to see a midwife or obstetrician. The right is to time off on up to two occasions for a maximum of 6.5 hours each. Pregnant women normally attend around 10 antenatal appointments and it is open to employers to be more generous in how much time off they give to employees.

Antenatal rights for fathers – XpertHR resources

Model letter responding to a request for time off to accompany a pregnant woman at an antenatal appointment How much time can a father or partner take off to accompany the pregnant woman? Is the time off paid or unpaid? Can the employer ask for evidence of the appointment? Letter explaining the right for staff to request time off to accompany a pregnant woman at an antenatal appointment

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Jeya Thiruchelvam

I joined the XpertHR editorial team after a six-year spell in private practice as an employment solicitor. I graduated from Cardiff University in law and politics and decided to qualify into employment law because it is people-focused with a political dimension.

Antenatal rights for fathers begin 1 October 2014: are you ready?

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