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Request Paternity Leave

Paternity leave is a period of time that a father takes off from work to care for a new baby. In the UK, employees are entitled to paternity leave and pay if they meet certain criteria. This guide will show you how to request paternity leave in Workmax.

How paternity leave works?​

  • Paternity leave policy: Your employer will have a paternity leave policy that outlines the paternity leave entitlements and requirements for your company.
  • Paternity leave request: You can request paternity leave through Workmax. Your employer will review your request and approve or reject it.
  • Paternity leave pay: If you are eligible for paternity leave pay, your employer will pay you for the time you take off to care for your new baby. The paternity leave pay will be based on your paternity leave policy and the number of weeks you are off work.
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You are entitled to a maximum of 2 weeks' paternity leave. You can choose to take either 1 or 2 weeks' paternity leave.

How to request paternity leave​

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You can only request paternity leave if you are eligible for it. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact your HR department. A SC3 form from your midwife or GP is required to confirm the due date. For more information, please visit the gov.uk website.

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You must give your employer at least 15 weeks' notice before the baby's due date to be eligible for paternity leave.

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You must provide your employer with a SC3 form from your midwife or GP to confirm the due date.

Employee Profile​

  1. Sign in to your "Workmax" account with an employee account.
  2. Go to the "Time off requests & policies" section.
  3. Select a Paternity Leave Policy.
  4. Click on the "Request Time Off" button.
  5. Enter paternity leave details
    • Expected date of birth
    • Weeks of paternity leave - you can choose between 1 or 2 weeks
    • Proof of pregnancy - upload your SC3 form
    • Start date of paternity leave
  6. Click the "Submit" button.

Workmax will now process your paternity leave request. Your employer will be notified, and they will review your request. If you have any questions or need help, please contact Workmax Support.