There is surely no way this can be considered reasonable...

[chelle792]

Just found out that I'm pregnant. OH will not be entitled to paternity pay. This seems bonkers! The only reason is that he is self employed - he pays taxes yet isn't entitled to paternity pay.

Surely this isn't fair?

Eh notquite - who would you get leave from, yourself? It is unfair though and was one of the things that put me off adoption.