Prior to 1 January 2017, working fathers are eligible for one week of mandatory Paternity Leave, and one week of Paternity Leave offered by employers on a voluntary basis (introduced in 2015).
Yes, the father will be eligible for the 2 weeks of paternity leave if he can provide a medical memo from the doctor indicating that the child’s EDD was on or after 1 January 2017.
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