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Department for Work and Pensions: Paternity Leave

Asked by Andrew GriffithConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 29 January 2025UIN 25353

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.

Answered by Andrew Western

The Department for Work and Pensions does offer paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.

As with any changes to employment legislation, internal policies and processes will be updated as appropriate in preparation for when the Employment Rights Bill 2024 comes into effect.

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