One in five fathers are unaware of their paternity rights, according to the government.
A survey of 560 fathers found that one-fifth were not sure whether their employer offered flexible working arrangements, the BBC has reported.
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From April 2011, new mothers will be able to transfer the second half of their maternity leave (up to six months) to fathers.
The government has begun a month-long campaign with leaflets and posters explaining fathers’ rights.
