Section 77, The Employment Act, 2023

(1) For the purpose of this Act, a male worker shall beentitled to 2 weeks paternity leave upon the birth of his child in accordance with this Act, any other enactment, contract or collective agreement. (2) Upon the birth of his child, a male worker shall give one week written notice to his employer of his intention to proceed on paternity leave Request for pregnancy test prohibited. Night work. Protection of assignment of pregnant Underground work. Paternity leave. 48 49 (3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), a male worker shall not be entitled to more than one paternity leave per year (4) A male worker on paternity leave shall be entitled to full remuneration.