Paternity Leave Policy Template

This paternity leave policy template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.

Sample of our paternity leave policy template:

PATERNITY LEAVE POLICY POLICY STATEMENT [COMPANY NAME] is committed to supporting its employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance and recognizing the importance of fathers and non-birth parents in the bonding and care of their children. This Policy outlines the provisions for paternity leave to be granted to eligible employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. SCOPE This Policy applies to all regular full-time and part-time employees of [COMPANY NAME], including those on a fixed-term or probationary contract, who qualify for parental leave as defined herein. ELIGIBILITY Employees who have completed at least [INSERT MINIMUM PERIOD, E.G., THREE MONTHS] of continuous service with [COMPANY NAME] are eligible for parental leave. This Policy applies to fathers and non-birth parents (including same-sex partners) who are welcoming a new child into their family through birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster care, subject to verification and documentation as required. DURATION OF LEAVE Fathers and non-birth parents are eligible for a paid paternity leave of [INSERT DURATION, E.G., FOUR WEEKS]. The paternity leave may be taken consecutively or intermittently within [INSERT TIMEFRAME, E.G., SIX MONTHS] from the date of the child's birth, adoption, or placement. Additional unpaid leave may be requested beyond the paid paternity leave period, subject to managerial approval and the employee's available leave balance. LEAVE REQUEST PROCEDURE Employees should provide written notice of their intention to take paternity leave at least [INSERT NOTICE PERIOD, E.G., FOUR WEEKS] before the expected start date. Employees are encouraged to engage in discussions with their supervisor or Human Resources to coordinate the leave schedule and ensure adequate staffing coverage. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DURING PATERNITY LEAVE During the approved paternity leave period, employees will continue to receive their regular health insurance coverage, and other benefits will be maintained