Clear, compliant support for new fathers and partners
Applicable for those taking paternity leave from 6 April 2026 and where statutory pay applies to leave.
Supporting employees through significant life moments like the birth or adoption of a child is a key part of a modern, people-first workplace. This Paternity Leave Policy Template provides your organisation with a professionally written, legally compliant framework to guide paternity leave requests clearly, consistently, and in line with UK employment law.*
Whether your employees are welcoming a child by birth, surrogacy, or adoption, this policy ensures they understand their rights, responsibilities, and entitlements in respect of taking paternity leave - while helping your organisation manage leave requests fairly and transparently.
What’s inside:
Statutory rights to Ordinary Paternity Leave and Pay
Eligibility criteria and how to qualify
Notification requirements and timelines
Pay structure and shared parental leave options
Clear roles and responsibilities for employees and HR
Ready-to-use Word version
Why choose this template?
Aligned with current UK employment law and statutory guidance*
Covers a wide range of parental situations including birth, adoption, and surrogacy
Clearly written and simple to customise for your organisation’s tone and structure
Encourages fairness, inclusivity, and a supportive approach to family leave
Perfect for policy reviews, compliance checks, or onboarding updates
This template equips you with a reliable, up-to-date policy that helps foster a family-friendly work culture and keeps your practices compliant.
Created by Keeley Baigent of KsabLaw to support you in creating safe, respectful workplaces where people feel protected and empowered. Keeley is a highly experienced employment lawyer who founded her own firm, KsabLaw, to deliver expert, business-focused legal support in the HR and employment field. This template is intended to assist HR professionals in understanding and implementing current UK employment practices (Date created March 2026).
The download consists of a Word document of the policy.
Clear, compliant support for new fathers and partners
Applicable for those taking paternity leave from 6 April 2026 and where statutory pay applies to leave.
Supporting employees through significant life moments like the birth or adoption of a child is a key part of a modern, people-first workplace. This Paternity Leave Policy Template provides your organisation with a professionally written, legally compliant framework to guide paternity leave requests clearly, consistently, and in line with UK employment law.*
Whether your employees are welcoming a child by birth, surrogacy, or adoption, this policy ensures they understand their rights, responsibilities, and entitlements in respect of taking paternity leave - while helping your organisation manage leave requests fairly and transparently.
What’s inside:
Statutory rights to Ordinary Paternity Leave and Pay
Eligibility criteria and how to qualify
Notification requirements and timelines
Pay structure and shared parental leave options
Clear roles and responsibilities for employees and HR
Ready-to-use Word version
Why choose this template?
Aligned with current UK employment law and statutory guidance*
Covers a wide range of parental situations including birth, adoption, and surrogacy
Clearly written and simple to customise for your organisation’s tone and structure
Encourages fairness, inclusivity, and a supportive approach to family leave
Perfect for policy reviews, compliance checks, or onboarding updates
This template equips you with a reliable, up-to-date policy that helps foster a family-friendly work culture and keeps your practices compliant.
Created by Keeley Baigent of KsabLaw to support you in creating safe, respectful workplaces where people feel protected and empowered. Keeley is a highly experienced employment lawyer who founded her own firm, KsabLaw, to deliver expert, business-focused legal support in the HR and employment field. This template is intended to assist HR professionals in understanding and implementing current UK employment practices (Date created March 2026).
The download consists of a Word document of the policy.
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