"Paternal leave" refers to a period of time when a father takes time off from work to be with his new child. It is a type of leave that allows fathers to bond with and care for their babies, similar to maternity leave, which is taken by mothers.
Sentences with «paternal leave»
Fathers who aren't the primary caregiver have access to four weeks of paid paternal leave — up from the two weeks they received before. (fortune.com)
Nap rooms and two weeks of paternal leave are so last year. (inc.com)
The prime minister is on a trip to China while the leader of the opposition is on paternal leave following the birth of his second child yesterday. (politics.co.uk)