Are fathers entitled to paid time off to attend antenatal appointments?

[Laugs]

I need to know before DH requests time off from his witch of a boss!

I'm pretty sure they are entitled to time off but not sure whether it is paid or if he will be expected to make the time up.

Thanks!

[MrsJamesMartin]

No they aren't. He would have to take the time either as annual leave or lieu time or take it unpaid.

[ruddynorah]

not entitled. but a decent employer would let them have it anyway or at least rearrange hours or something.

[Laugs]

Thanks! (What a shame...)

[tartetatin]

No they aren't. They are pretty dull anyway, so he wouldn't be missing anything. Far better to make sure he can get the time off for scans rather than antenatals - all they do is check your wee and blood pressure.

[Laugs]

Just checking - but they are entitled to the time aren't they, even though it's not paid?

[Laugs]

Oh sorry - it is the scan I meant.

[ruddynorah]

no. not entitled at all. only to 2 wks paternity.

[flowerybeanbag]

No they are not entitled to any time off at all other than the 2 weeks paternity leave at the time of the birth. He will have to rely on a bit of goodwill from his boss I'm afraid.

[Laugs]

Well here's hoping she scrapes some together in time

Thanks all for your advice.