What is bereaved partner's paternity leave (BPPL)?
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Summary
- Bereaved partner's paternity leave (BPPL) is a form of extended paternity leave in England, Wales and Scotland.
- It is available to eligible employees in situations where a child's primary carer dies on or after 6 April 2026, during the first year after the child's birth or adoption.
- How much leave you can take is dependent on when the primary carer dies. The maximum possible entitlement is 52 weeks (e.g. if a mother dies during childbirth).
- It is a day-1 employment right, meaning you are entitled to it from the day you start working for an employer.
- There is no right to be paid while taking BPPL.
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