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GBR-2002-R-63645
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Title_of_text
Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 2788 of 2002).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United Kingdom
Subjects (Classification)
Conditions of work; Hours of work, weekly rest and paid leave
Adopted on (Date of text)
2002-11-11
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Regulates paternity and adoption leave as provided for in the Employment Act 2002. Right to leave is available to employees with 26 weeks of qualifying service. Employee has option of taking either one week's leave or two consecutive weeks' leave. Leave may only be taken within 56 days of child's birth or placement with adopter. Employee is obliged to notify employer of intention to take leave and of choice in respect of available options.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2002-12-08
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Basic Text region
Basic text(s)
2002 (GBR-2002-L-63642)
Employment Act 2002 (c. 22).
Basic text(s)
2002 (GBR-2002-L-63642)
Employment Act 2002 (c. 22).
Amending Text region
Amending text(s)
2004-03-23 (GBR-2004-R-67191)
Paternity and Adoption Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S. I. No. 923 of 2004).
Electronic region
Electronic source title
http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/stat.htm
Author
UK Statutory Instruments
Country
United Kingdom
URL
http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/stat.htm
Page range
25 p.