Paternity Leave
Paternity Leave Policy
This policy covers all part-time and full-time employees whilst in the employment of UCD.
Paternity leave is available to those employees who are deemed to be the “relevant parent” of a child. Only one person who is a “relevant parent” in relation to a child can be entitled to paternity leave in respect of that child. There is no qualifying period for entitlement to paternity leave; however a qualifying period will apply for paid paternity leave.
Applying for Paternity Leave
Step 1: Read the University Paternity Leave Policy.
Step 2: Complete and sign the Notification of intention to take Paternity Leave form and have it countersigned by the Head of School/Unit no later than 4 weeks before the start of the Paternity Leave.
Step 3: Employees must also submit the Social Welfare Paternity Benefit Forms (PB1 & PB2) to Compensation and Benefits, and these forms can be downloaded from www.welfare.ie.
- Employees are required to complete the PB1 section
- UCD HR will complete the Employers Section (PB2)
- Once UCD HR processes these documents, the completed PB1 and PB2 forms will be posted to the employee’s home address confirming the Paternity Leave details.
Step 4: The employee will need to apply for the Paternity Benefit directly from the Department of Social Protection and details of this process are available at www.welfare.ie. This benefit is to be paid directly into the employee’s bank account and employees must liaise with the Department of Social Protection regarding same.
Forms
Notification of intention to take Paternity Leave
Paternity Benefit Forms (PB1 & PB2) can be downloaded from www.welfare.ie
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