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How to take Paternity leave from work
Last updated at (Sat Feb 09 2008 20:13:16)

Introduction

Do your research and develop a plan before you discuss paternity leave with your employer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

Step One

Determine whether your company is covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which applies to companies with more than 50 employees. These companies are required to allow any employee who has worked there longer than one year to take up to 12 unpaid weeks of leave for the birth or adoption of a child, or to care for a sick family member.

Step Two

If your company does not fall under the FMLA, find out its policy by reading the employee handbook, talking to fellow workers and consulting the benefits or human services coordinator. Some companies offer six weeks of paid leave.

Step Three

Decide how much time you would like to take and whether you will be taking vacation time, personal time, unpaid leave or a combination.

Step Four

Present this plan to your employer in an organized fashion.

Step Five

Make sure you let your employer know at least 30 days in advance that you will be taking the time off. Try to give more notice if you can.

Step Six

Expect your employer and some co-workers to not understand your desire to take paternity leave.

Step Seven

Make the transition easy for your employer by being cooperative with those who will cover your responsibilities while you are away.

Tips & Warnings

  • Remember that you are taking time off to focus on the new member of your family. Try not to worry about work while you are away, and instead enjoy the unmatched thrills of fatherhood.
  • Remember that you will not be paid while you are gone, so budget accordingly.
 

http://www.ehow.com/how_15168_ask-paternity-leave.html


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