The Labour Party's proposed workers' rights bill has faced criticism for not including statutory pay in the day one paternity leave entitlement. While the bill aims to extend paternity leave to about 30,000 new fathers annually, eligibility for pay still requires nine months of employment with the same employer. This omission has angered campaigners and Labour members, who view it as a betrayal. The Fatherhood Institute advocates for six weeks of well-paid leave, and peers are calling for amendments to push for a more comprehensive system for fathers that includes better pay and protect self-employed dads.
"The lack of day one rights to pay for new fathers is seen as a betrayal, despite promises for better paternity leave being made by Labour ministers."
"Making paternity leave and pay a day one right felt like a sign of good faith, after many years of neglect in this policy area."
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