Members of staff are entitled to paternity leave if they have 26 weeks qualifying service (ending with 15th week before the baby is due) and continue to work from the 15th week before the baby is due up to the date of birth. The staff member must meet certain criteria regarding responsibility for the baby and mother. They can choose whether to take either one week or two consecutive week's paternity leave. The University's provision goes beyond the statutory provision and provides for full pay for the first week and statutory paternity pay for the second week.

see also: leave