Paternity leave

Formal Neutral

What it really means

Time off for a father or partner after a baby is born or adopted — usually one or two weeks of statutory leave, with statutory pay. Some employers offer more. You normally have to give notice in advance.

Chinese explanation
陪产假：孩子出生或领养后，父亲或伴侣的休假——通常为一到两周的法定假，有法定工资。有些雇主提供更多。一般须提前通知。

Example conversation

A: How much paternity leave can I take? B: Two weeks as standard here, and you need to tell HR in advance.
A：我能休多少陪产假？ B：这里标准是两周，而且要提前通知人力资源部。

What you could say back

“What notice does HR need for paternity leave?”

Related phrases

Maternity leave Shared parental leave HR (Human Resources)

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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