Paternity pay

Advice on your right to statutory paternity pay when your partner has a baby.

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Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) is paid by employers for up to two consecutive weeks after the birth of a child and is made available to employees whose spouse or partner gives birth to, or adopts an infant.

To be eligible for SPP you must be:

• The baby's biological father or, the mother's partner



• Responsible for the baby's upbringing



• Employed by your current employer in the 15th week before the baby is due



• Employed by that employer without a break for at least 26 weeks before the 15th week before the baby is due



• Earning enough on average to be relvant for National Insurace purposes



• Earning an average of at least £84 per week (before tax)

If you are eligible for SPP you will be entitled to either £112.75 per week, or 90% of your average weekly earnings if this is less for up to 2 consecutive weeks after the baby is born.

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