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Statutory paternity pay is usually a short earnings-related or flat-rate entitlement, commonly one or two weeks, which many employers top up to full pay. The top-up is what determines whether the leave is actually taken in practice.
Statutory element
Statutory = Average weekly earnings x Statutory rate % x Weeks
Total
Total = Statutory element + Employer top-up
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.
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