Paternity leave lasts one or two weeks and must be taken within eight weeks of the child's birth

• For the first week, you get full pay
• For the second week, if you have at least 26 weeks’ service, you get Ordinary Statutory Paternity Pay or 90% of your normal earnings (whichever is less)

For more information, see the paternity leave policy.

Applying

To apply, fill in a paternity leave form.

Send a copy to us at hr-enquiries@york.ac.uk or by internal mail to HR Services, Heslington Hall.

You should also give a copy to your manager.