Global paternity and parental leave and pay comparative table

Authors: Rocio Carracedo Lopez and Ronelle (Elle) Barreto

Paternity leave is generally considered a leave of absence from work granted to employed fathers (and sometimes non-birthing spouses or partners) for the birth of a child. It is independent of the mother's rights (see the Global maternity leave and pay comparative table) and often taken in parallel with other statutory leave entitlements (eg parental leave).