Section 16 — Paternity leave: removal of qualifying period of employment

Extent: E+W+S

This version in force from 2026-04-06

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) In section 80A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (entitlement to paternity leave: birth)—

(a) in subsection (1), omit paragraph (a);

(b) in subsection (6A), omit paragraph (a).

(2) In section 80B of that Act (entitlement to paternity leave: adoption)—

(a) in subsection (1), omit paragraph (a);

(b) in subsection (6C), omit paragraph (a).