Shared parental leave and pay describes the situation where you and your partner are eligible to apply for shared parental leave (SPL) and statutory shared parental pay (ShPP) when you're having a baby or adopting a child together. In these circumstances, you may be able to share up to 50 weeks' parental leave and up to 37 weeks' parental leave pay between you. As a father, you can also rest assured that your employment rights are protected while you're on paternity leave or shared parental leave, ensuring that you: • Continue to accrue holiday • Continue to receive expected pay rises • Can return to work at the end of your paternity leave If you believe that your paternity rights are being infringed, or that your employer is discriminating against you in any way for reasons of your partner's pregnancy or your paternity, our experienced employment solicitors are always here to help. Call us on 0330 041 5869 or contact us and we'll call you.