paternity leave
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paternity leave
noun
a leave of absence from a job for a father to care for a new baby.
Origin:
1970–75
1970–75
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| paternity leave | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a period of paid absence from work, in the UK currently two weeks, to which a man is legally entitled immediately after the birth of his child |
| 2. | a period of paid or unpaid absence from work granted to a man by his employer immediately after the birth of his child |
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Example sentences
More holidays, maternity and paternity leave, more frequent job rotation and share options also now feature.
Draft policies to allow paternity leave for fathers is under review.
Credit for maternity or paternity leave is only made to avoid a break in service and not to obtain a year of service.
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