To qualify for Statutory Paternity Pay, you must have worked for your employer for at least 26 continuous weeks before: the 15th week before the baby is due. the end of the week the adoption agency matched you with a child.

Do I not qualify for SPP?

If you are paid monthly, it is usually based on the last two pay dates before the end of the 15th week. However, if your average weekly earnings in this period are less than the lower earnings limit for National Insurance, you will not qualify for SPP.

What is the criteria for paternity leave?

Eligibility for paternity leave when having a baby

To be eligible for paternity leave when you and your partner are having a baby, including through surrogacy, you must: be legally classed as an employee. have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks ending with the 15th week before your baby is due.